Simvastatin Prescribing at HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,191
Total Quantity
89.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+87.3%
HATFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,191 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,399 to the NHS. This is 87.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
249
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,191 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,859 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,399 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +87.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,191 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +87.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.