Simvastatin Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,770
Total Quantity
196.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+297.3%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 6,770 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,481 to the NHS. This is 297.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
616
Jul 2026
556
Jul 2026
610
Jul 2026
590
Jul 2026
565
Jul 2026
597
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
580
Jul 2026
582
Jul 2026
493
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
530
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 196,504 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,481 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +297.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +297.3% 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.