Simvastatin Prescribing at RED HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,751
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+2.8%
RED HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,751 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,141 to the NHS. This is 2.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,141 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.8% 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.