Simvastatin Prescribing at BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,243
Total Quantity
60.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-27.1%
BOUGHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,243 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,584 to the NHS. This is 27.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,584 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27.1% 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.