Simvastatin Prescribing at BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,252
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-26.5%
BUCKLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,252 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,985 to the NHS. This is 26.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,252 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,575 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,985 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,252 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.5% 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.