Simvastatin Prescribing at MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,016
Total Quantity
80.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+77%
MEXBOROUGH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,016 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,251 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
232
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,251 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77% 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.