Simvastatin Prescribing at UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,838
Total Quantity
130.2K
NHS Cost
£10.6K
vs National Avg
+183.9%

UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,838 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,632 to the NHS. This is 183.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
365

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,838
Total Quantity130,150
Total NHS Cost£10,632
Presentations7 different forms
vs National Average+183.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,838 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+183.9% vs national average
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.