Simvastatin Prescribing at BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,314
Total Quantity
55.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
BISHOPS CLOSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,314 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,652 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,314 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,652 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,314 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.