Simvastatin Prescribing at APPLEBY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,506
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-11.6%
APPLEBY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,506 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 11.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,292 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -11.6% 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.