Simvastatin Prescribing at LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
3,217
Total Quantity
87.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+88.8%

LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,217 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,519 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
218

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,217
Total Quantity87,893
Total NHS Cost£2,519
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+88.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,217 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+88.8% 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.