Simvastatin Prescribing at CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACT
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,780
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+4.5%
CANFORD HEATH GROUP PRACT prescribed 1,780 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,314 to the NHS. This is 4.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,314 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.5% 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.