Simvastatin Prescribing at HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,336
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-21.6%
HELSBY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,336 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,572 to the NHS. This is 21.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,185 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,572 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.6% 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.