Simvastatin Prescribing at CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,928
Total Quantity
41.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+13.1%
CARITAS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,928 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,203 to the NHS. This is 13.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,928 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,203 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,928 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13.1% 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.