Simvastatin Prescribing at BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,324
Total Quantity
49.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
BOWLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,324 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,540 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,540 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.