Simvastatin Prescribing at WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,320
Total Quantity
76.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+94.8%
WATFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,320 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,310 to the NHS. This is 94.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,517 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,310 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +94.8% 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.