Simvastatin Prescribing at HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,751
Total Quantity
116.0K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+120.1%
HELSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,751 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,203 to the NHS. This is 120.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
354
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
309
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,993 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,203 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +120.1% 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.