Simvastatin Prescribing at LINGHOLME HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,048
Total Quantity
39.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-38.5%
LINGHOLME HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,048 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,104 to the NHS. This is 38.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,858 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,104 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -38.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -38.5% 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.