Simvastatin Prescribing at YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG)

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,320
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+36.2%

YORKLEY HEALTH CENTRE(WG) prescribed 2,320 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,740 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
194

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,320
Total Quantity61,894
Total NHS Cost£1,740
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+36.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,320 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+36.2% vs national average
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.