Simvastatin Prescribing at CORNERSTONE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,794
Total Quantity
129.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+122.7%
CORNERSTONE PRACTICE prescribed 3,794 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,770 to the NHS. This is 122.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
327
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
291
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,427 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,770 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +122.7% 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.