Simvastatin Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,380
Total Quantity
114.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+157.1%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 4,380 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,237 to the NHS. This is 157.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
344
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,380 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,436 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,237 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +157.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,380 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +157.1% 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.