Simvastatin Prescribing at AMBLESIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,362
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-20.1%
AMBLESIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,362 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,040 to the NHS. This is 20.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,362 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,819 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,040 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,362 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -20.1% 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.