Simvastatin
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
11.7M
NHS Cost
£11.9M
Practices
6,838
Avg per Practice
1,704
Overview
Simvastatin is prescribed by 6,838 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 11,651,515 items were prescribed at a total cost of £11,938,212 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,067,074
Jun 2026
976,381
Jun 2026
1,054,911
Jun 2026
1,009,443
Jun 2026
966,941
Jun 2026
1,009,775
Jun 2026
955,815
Jun 2026
974,770
Jun 2026
972,177
Jun 2026
860,609
Jun 2026
900,038
Jun 2026
899,566
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 462.2K | 170 | 2,719 | +59.5% ▲ |
| B | 388.2K | 262 | 1,482 | -13.0% ▼ |
| PE | 296.7K | 93 | 3,190 | +87.2% ▲ |
| NG | 272.6K | 138 | 1,975 | +15.9% ▲ |
| NE | 261.2K | 140 | 1,866 | +9.5% ▲ |
| L | 253.9K | 146 | 1,739 | +2.1% ▲ |
| DN | 253.7K | 88 | 2,883 | +69.2% ▲ |
| NR | 246.8K | 73 | 3,380 | +98.4% ▲ |
| M | 239.0K | 176 | 1,358 | -20.3% ▼ |
| LE | 209.6K | 123 | 1,704 | +0.0% vs avg |
| CV | 199.5K | 109 | 1,831 | +7.4% ▲ |
| CM | 185.6K | 68 | 2,730 | +60.2% ▲ |
| IP | 182.9K | 61 | 2,999 | +76.0% ▲ |
| TS | 181.4K | 73 | 2,485 | +45.8% ▲ |
| PO | 178.9K | 63 | 2,839 | +66.6% ▲ |
| DE | 178.3K | 81 | 2,202 | +29.2% ▲ |
| E | 174.4K | 138 | 1,264 | -25.8% ▼ |
| NN | 171.8K | 66 | 2,603 | +52.8% ▲ |
| N | 170.6K | 119 | 1,434 | -15.8% ▼ |
| WA | 162.9K | 87 | 1,873 | +9.9% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| MEDICUS HEALTH PARTNERS | 21,502 |
| GRANTA MEDICAL PRACTICES | 15,111 |
| MODALITY PARTNERSHIP (AWC) | 13,527 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Cardiovascular System
- Section: Lipid-regulating drugs
- Paragraph: Lipid-regulating drugs
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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.