Simvastatin Prescribing at DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,026
Total Quantity
85.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+18.9%
DERBY ROAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,026 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,387 to the NHS. This is 18.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,026 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,142 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,387 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,026 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.9% 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.