Simvastatin Prescribing at SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-37.7%
SUMMERTOWN HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,061 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,463 to the NHS. This is 37.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,463 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37.7% 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.