Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CENTRAL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,420
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
THE CENTRAL SURGERY prescribed 1,420 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,565 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,412 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,565 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.