Simvastatin Prescribing at WEST DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,520
Total Quantity
93.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+47.9%
WEST DERBY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,520 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,531 to the NHS. This is 47.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
247
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
196
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,972 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,531 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.9% 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.