Simvastatin Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,061
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 3,061 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,335 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,556 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,335 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.