Simvastatin Prescribing at AVONSIDE HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,903
Total Quantity
82.4K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+11.7%

AVONSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,903 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,321 to the NHS. This is 11.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,903
Total Quantity82,438
Total NHS Cost£2,321
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,903 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+11.7% vs national average
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.