Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,651
Total Quantity
147.1K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+114.3%
LONGTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,651 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,880 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
318
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
293
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,120 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,880 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +114.3% 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.