Simvastatin Prescribing at BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,118
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£838
vs National Avg
-34.4%
BOW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,118 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £838 to the NHS. This is 34.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,118 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,503 |
| Total NHS Cost | £838 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,118 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -34.4% 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.