Simvastatin Prescribing at CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
782
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
-54.1%
CORE CARE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 782 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,983 to the NHS. This is 54.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,983 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -54.1% 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.