Simvastatin Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,947
Total Quantity
117.8K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+73%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,947 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,228 to the NHS. This is 73% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,947 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,766 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,228 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,947 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +73% 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.