Simvastatin Prescribing at THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,325
Total Quantity
49.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-22.2%
THATCHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,325 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,366 to the NHS. This is 22.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,325 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,425 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,366 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,325 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22.2% 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.