Simvastatin Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,654
Total Quantity
113.1K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+114.4%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,654 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,120 to the NHS. This is 114.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
333
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
308
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
277
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,123 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,120 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +114.4% 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.