Simvastatin Prescribing at DEARDEN AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
760
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£480
vs National Avg
-55.4%
DEARDEN AVENUE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 760 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £480 to the NHS. This is 55.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 760 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,925 |
| Total NHS Cost | £480 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 760 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -55.4% 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.