Simvastatin Prescribing at 168 MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,866
Total Quantity
75.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+9.5%
168 MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,866 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,087 to the NHS. This is 9.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,994 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,087 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.5% 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.