Simvastatin Prescribing at ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,179
Total Quantity
125.2K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+145.3%
ONGAR HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,179 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,503 to the NHS. This is 145.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
360
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
321
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,179 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 125,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,503 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,179 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +145.3% 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.