Simvastatin Prescribing at BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,178
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-30.9%
BUTE HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,178 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,254 to the NHS. This is 30.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,254 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,178 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.9% 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.