Simvastatin Prescribing at CAREPOINT PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
937
Total Quantity
37.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-45%
CAREPOINT PRACTICE prescribed 937 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,056 to the NHS. This is 45% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 937 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,056 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 937 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -45% 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.