Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATHCOTE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,794
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+5.3%
HEATHCOTE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,794 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,625 to the NHS. This is 5.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,625 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +5.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +5.3% 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.