Simvastatin Prescribing at COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,572
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+50.9%
COLNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,572 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,868 to the NHS. This is 50.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
200
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,320 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,868 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.9% 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.