Simvastatin Prescribing at HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
849
Total Quantity
34.3K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
-50.2%
HOUGHTON REGIS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 849 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,244 to the NHS. This is 50.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 849 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,244 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 849 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.2% 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.