Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,971
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
THE BROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,971 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,460 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,971 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,460 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,971 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.