Simvastatin Prescribing at CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,575
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-7.6%
CALOW AND BRIMINGTON PRACTICE prescribed 1,575 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,453 to the NHS. This is 7.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,453 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.6% 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.