Simvastatin Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,224
Total Quantity
183.9K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+265.3%
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,224 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,062 to the NHS. This is 265.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
536
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
493
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,224 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 183,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,062 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +265.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,224 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +265.3% 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.