Simvastatin Prescribing at HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,669
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-2.1%
HELIX MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,669 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,205 to the NHS. This is 2.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,669 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,205 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -2.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,669 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -2.1% 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.