Simvastatin Prescribing at THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,712
Total Quantity
48.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+0.5%
THE APPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,712 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,346 to the NHS. This is 0.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,823 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,346 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.5% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.