Simvastatin Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,223
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-28.2%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,223 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,445 to the NHS. This is 28.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,223 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,445 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,223 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.2% 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.