Simvastatin Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,577
Total Quantity
76.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
-7.4%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,577 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,103 to the NHS. This is 7.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,577 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,875 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,103 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,577 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.4% 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.