Simvastatin Prescribing at CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,246
Total Quantity
183.7K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+325.3%
CARDINAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,246 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,130 to the NHS. This is 325.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
673
Jun 2026
599
Jun 2026
677
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
602
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
618
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
559
Jun 2026
560
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,246 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,713 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,130 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +325.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,246 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +325.3% 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.