Simvastatin Prescribing at CREECH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
15.8K
NHS Cost
£441
vs National Avg
-71.9%
CREECH prescribed 479 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £441 to the NHS. This is 71.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £441 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -71.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -71.9% 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.