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 Items1,223
Total Quantity53,060
Total NHS Cost£1,445
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-28.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,223 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-28.2% vs national average
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.