Simvastatin Prescribing at BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,343
Total Quantity
57.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-21.2%
BUDSHEAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,343 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,626 to the NHS. This is 21.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,343 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,225 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,626 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,343 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.2% 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.