Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,975
Total Quantity
132.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,975 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,679 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
269
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
233
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,679 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.