Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,152
Total Quantity
60.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+26.3%
OAKFIELD HEALTH CENTRE, PRACTICE 2 prescribed 2,152 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,393 to the NHS. This is 26.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
209
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
208
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,152 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,915 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,393 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,152 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.3% 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.