Simvastatin Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
54.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-37.7%
CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,061 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,503 to the NHS. This is 37.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,503 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -37.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -37.7% 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.