Simvastatin Prescribing at BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,109
Total Quantity
122.0K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+82.5%
BELMONT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,109 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,644 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
252
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 121,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,644 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +82.5% 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.