Simvastatin and ezetimibe
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (National)
7,281
NHS Cost
£338.3K
Practices
768
Avg per Practice
10
Overview
Simvastatin and ezetimibe is prescribed by 768 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 7,281 items were prescribed at a total cost of £338,321 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Cardiovascular System, Section Lipid-regulating drugs.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
No monthly data available.
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | 321 | 8 | 40 | +322.1% ▲ |
| S | 294 | 13 | 23 | +137.9% ▲ |
| B | 292 | 17 | 17 | +81.1% ▲ |
| E | 211 | 10 | 21 | +122.1% ▲ |
| DN | 186 | 10 | 19 | +95.8% ▲ |
| CM | 147 | 6 | 25 | +157.9% ▲ |
| WS | 132 | 8 | 17 | +73.7% ▲ |
| TN | 126 | 7 | 18 | +89.5% ▲ |
| PO | 125 | 9 | 14 | +46.3% ▲ |
| TR | 125 | 2 | 63 | +557.9% ▲ |
| CT | 119 | 6 | 20 | +108.4% ▲ |
| DY | 109 | 4 | 27 | +187.4% ▲ |
| DA | 107 | 5 | 21 | +125.3% ▲ |
| ME | 106 | 5 | 21 | +123.2% ▲ |
| SW | 104 | 4 | 26 | +173.7% ▲ |
| SO | 103 | 6 | 17 | +81.1% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| LEATSIDE HEALTH CENTRE | 114 |
| TETTENHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE | 106 |
| ADDISON HOUSE - HAQUE PRACTICE | 78 |
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.