Simvastatin Prescribing at OMBERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,316
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+35.9%
OMBERSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,316 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,849 to the NHS. This is 35.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,316 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,801 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,849 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,316 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.9% 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.