Simvastatin Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,153
Total Quantity
179.2K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+319.8%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 7,153 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,913 to the NHS. This is 319.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
648
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
619
Jun 2026
677
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
613
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
523
Jun 2026
562
Jun 2026
535
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,153 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,913 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +319.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,153 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +319.8% 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.