Simvastatin Prescribing at DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,703
Total Quantity
176.4K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+352.1%
DRAYTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,703 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,074 to the NHS. This is 352.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
689
Jun 2026
635
Jun 2026
669
Jun 2026
679
Jun 2026
645
Jun 2026
654
Jun 2026
641
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
640
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
642
Jun 2026
626
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,703 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,360 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,074 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +352.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,703 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +352.1% 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.