Simvastatin Prescribing at OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,777
Total Quantity
87.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+63%
OAK TREE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,777 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,875 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,875 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.