Simvastatin Prescribing at AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,915
Total Quantity
110.3K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+129.8%
AXMINSTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,915 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,122 to the NHS. This is 129.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
308
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,915 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,122 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,915 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +129.8% 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.