Simvastatin Prescribing at ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,496
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+46.5%
ADDINGTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,496 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,835 to the NHS. This is 46.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
207
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,496 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,273 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,835 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,496 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.5% 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.