Simvastatin Prescribing at BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,176
Total Quantity
56.3K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+27.7%
BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,176 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,163 to the NHS. This is 27.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,176 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,163 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,176 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.7% 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.