Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,974
Total Quantity
120.7K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+133.2%
THE FORUM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,974 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,624 to the NHS. This is 133.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
350
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
348
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,624 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.2% 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.