Simvastatin Prescribing at BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,442
Total Quantity
67.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-15.4%
BUXTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,442 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,786 to the NHS. This is 15.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,297 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,786 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.4% 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.