Simvastatin Prescribing at DENMEAD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,511
Total Quantity
102.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
DENMEAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,511 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,884 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
201
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,884 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.