Simvastatin Prescribing at RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,874
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+10%
RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,874 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,610 to the NHS. This is 10% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,874 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,610 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,874 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10% 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.