Simvastatin Prescribing at WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
910
Total Quantity
21.8K
NHS Cost
£681
vs National Avg
-46.6%

WATERLOO HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 910 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £681 to the NHS. This is 46.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64

Prescribing Details

Total Items910
Total Quantity21,812
Total NHS Cost£681
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-46.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice910 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-46.6% 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.