Simvastatin Prescribing at BLACKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
789
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-53.7%
BLACKWOOD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 789 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,091 to the NHS. This is 53.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,091 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -53.7% 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.