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 Items1,336
Total Quantity57,185
Total NHS Cost£1,572
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-21.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,336 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-21.6% vs national average
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.