Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,742
Total Quantity
115.4K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+178.3%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,742 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,349 to the NHS. This is 178.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
393
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
411
Jul 2026
403
Jul 2026
382
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
391
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,349 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +178.3% 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.