Simvastatin Prescribing at BICESTER HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,907
Total Quantity
76.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+11.9%

BICESTER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,907 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,034 to the NHS. This is 11.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
154

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,907
Total Quantity76,062
Total NHS Cost£2,034
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+11.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,907 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+11.9% 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.