Simvastatin Prescribing at BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,480
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+45.5%
BRETTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,480 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,929 to the NHS. This is 45.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,480 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,688 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,929 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,480 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.5% 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.