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 Items | 1,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,438 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,321 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11.7% 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.