Simvastatin Prescribing at STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,261
Total Quantity
146.7K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+91.4%
STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE prescribed 3,261 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,037 to the NHS. This is 91.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
276
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,708 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,037 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +91.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +91.4% 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.