Simvastatin Prescribing at SANDY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,965
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+15.3%
SANDY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,965 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,549 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,965 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,549 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,965 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.