Simvastatin Prescribing at OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+4.1%
OAK LODGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,774 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,654 to the NHS. This is 4.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,441 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,654 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.1% 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.