Simvastatin Prescribing at BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,876
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+10.1%
BASLOW HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,876 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 10.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,789 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,280 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.1% 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.