Simvastatin Prescribing at AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,887
Total Quantity
104.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+128.1%
AMHERST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,887 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,961 to the NHS. This is 128.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,961 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.1% 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.