Simvastatin Prescribing at CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,906
Total Quantity
84.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+70.5%
CESTRIA HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,906 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,463 to the NHS. This is 70.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,906 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,697 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,463 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,906 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.5% 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.