Simvastatin Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,371
Total Quantity
95.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+39.1%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,371 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,581 to the NHS. This is 39.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,371 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,660 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,581 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,371 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.1% 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.