Simvastatin Prescribing at ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,246
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+31.8%
ST. HELENS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,246 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,821 to the NHS. This is 31.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,943 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,821 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +31.8% 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.