Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,125
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+24.7%
THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,125 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,650 to the NHS. This is 24.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,125 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,650 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,125 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.7% 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.