Simvastatin Prescribing at CHARNOCK HEALTH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,522
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+48%
CHARNOCK HEALTH PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 2,522 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,562 to the NHS. This is 48% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
219
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,562 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +48% 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.