Simvastatin Prescribing at THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,631
Total Quantity
36.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-4.3%
THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,631 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,068 to the NHS. This is 4.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,631 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,614 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,068 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,631 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.3% 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.