Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,796
Total Quantity
126.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+64.1%
OAKLANDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,796 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,487 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
232
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,839 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,487 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64.1% 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.