Simvastatin Prescribing at COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,219
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-28.5%

COVENTRY GP GROUP OF PRACTICES prescribed 1,219 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,025 to the NHS. This is 28.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,219
Total Quantity37,282
Total NHS Cost£1,025
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-28.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,219 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-28.5% vs national average
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.