Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATH HAYES HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,135
Total Quantity
96.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+25.3%
HEATH HAYES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,135 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,018 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,135 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,705 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,018 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,135 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.