Simvastatin Prescribing at CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,279
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+33.7%
CORBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,279 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,593 to the NHS. This is 33.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,593 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.7% 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.