Simvastatin Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,254
Total Quantity
145.5K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+149.7%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 4,254 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,013 to the NHS. This is 149.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
330
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 145,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,013 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149.7% 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.