Simvastatin Prescribing at WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,538
Total Quantity
124.9K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+166.3%
WOOLPIT HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 4,538 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,483 to the NHS. This is 166.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
342
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,856 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,483 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +166.3% 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.