Simvastatin Prescribing at AVON VALLEY PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
749
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£562
vs National Avg
-56%

AVON VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 749 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £562 to the NHS. This is 56% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
70

Prescribing Details

Total Items749
Total Quantity19,614
Total NHS Cost£562
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-56%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice749 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-56% vs national average
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.