Simvastatin Prescribing at PASTON HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,084
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+81%
PASTON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,084 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,415 to the NHS. This is 81% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,084 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,052 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,415 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,084 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81% 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.