Simvastatin Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,647
Total Quantity
78.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+55.3%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,647 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,126 to the NHS. This is 55.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,662 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,126 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.3% 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.