Simvastatin Prescribing at WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,213
Total Quantity
169.2K
NHS Cost
£4.7K
vs National Avg
+88.6%
WINYATES HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 3,213 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,661 to the NHS. This is 88.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
258
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,213 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 169,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,661 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,213 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.6% 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.