Simvastatin Prescribing at SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,222
Total Quantity
124.2K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+147.8%
SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR prescribed 4,222 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,901 to the NHS. This is 147.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,152 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,901 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +147.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +147.8% 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.