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 Items | 4,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,150 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,632 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +183.9% 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.