Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,923
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+71.5%
THE BLITHEHALE MED.CTR. prescribed 2,923 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,016 to the NHS. This is 71.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
218
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,225 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,016 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +71.5% 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.