Simvastatin Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,569
Total Quantity
130.4K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+109.5%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,569 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,625 to the NHS. This is 109.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
296
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,443 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,625 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +109.5% 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.