Simvastatin Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,214
Total Quantity
130.9K
NHS Cost
£9.4K
vs National Avg
+88.6%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,214 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,413 to the NHS. This is 88.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
270
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,214 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,879 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,413 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,214 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.6% 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.