Simvastatin Prescribing at BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,209
Total Quantity
83.0K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,209 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,255 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,209 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,978 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,255 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,209 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.