Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,978
Total Quantity
112.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+133.5%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 3,978 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,333 to the NHS. This is 133.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
379
Jul 2026
343
Jul 2026
346
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
302
Jul 2026
321
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,978 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,333 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,978 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.5% 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.