Simvastatin Prescribing at COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,694
Total Quantity
115.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+175.5%
COLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,694 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,299 to the NHS. This is 175.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
390
Jul 2026
378
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
394
Jul 2026
339
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
398
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,299 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +175.5% 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.