Simvastatin Prescribing at MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,889
Total Quantity
97.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
MOUNT PLEASANT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,889 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,712 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
277
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,889 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,712 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,889 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.