Simvastatin Prescribing at SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,536
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-9.9%
SLAITHWAITE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,536 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,589 to the NHS. This is 9.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,589 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.9% 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.