Simvastatin Prescribing at BLACKDOWN PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,321
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+36.2%
BLACKDOWN PRACTICE prescribed 2,321 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,913 to the NHS. This is 36.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,321 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,553 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,913 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,321 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.2% 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.