Simvastatin Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,561
Total Quantity
159.5K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+109%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,561 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,485 to the NHS. This is 109% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,561 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,561 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +109% 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.