Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,733
Total Quantity
77.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+60.4%

BRIDGE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,733 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,502 to the NHS. This is 60.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
301

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,733
Total Quantity77,389
Total NHS Cost£2,502
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+60.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,733 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+60.4% 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.