Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DRIFFIELD
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,818
Total Quantity
108.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+124.1%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE, DRIFFIELD prescribed 3,818 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,155 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
315
Jun 2026
316
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,590 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,155 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +124.1% 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.