Simvastatin Prescribing at PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,165
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-31.6%
PURBECK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,165 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,442 to the NHS. This is 31.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,751 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,442 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -31.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -31.6% 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.