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 Items | 3,217 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,893 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,519 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,217 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.