Simvastatin Prescribing at HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,121
Total Quantity
89.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+24.5%
HEATON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,121 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,415 to the NHS. This is 24.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,121 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,622 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,415 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,121 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.5% 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.