Simvastatin Prescribing at 1/SALFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,406
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-17.5%
1/SALFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,406 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,090 to the NHS. This is 17.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,406 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,090 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,406 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.5% 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.