Simvastatin Prescribing at BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,230
Total Quantity
114.5K
NHS Cost
£6.0K
vs National Avg
+148.2%
BOTESDALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,230 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,964 to the NHS. This is 148.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,543 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,964 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +148.2% 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.