Simvastatin Prescribing at ARG HEALTHCARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,680
Total Quantity
49.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-1.4%
ARG HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,680 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,417 to the NHS. This is 1.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,680 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,417 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,680 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.4% 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.