Simvastatin Prescribing at TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,497
Total Quantity
69.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+46.5%
TAVYSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,497 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,988 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,748 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,988 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.