Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,654
Total Quantity
95.7K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+55.8%
OAKESWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,654 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,542 to the NHS. This is 55.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
221
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,677 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,542 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +55.8% 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.