Simvastatin Prescribing at COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,096
Total Quantity
112.7K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+81.7%
COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,096 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,030 to the NHS. This is 81.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
235
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,717 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,030 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +81.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +81.7% 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.