Simvastatin Prescribing at EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,348
Total Quantity
260.6K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+272.5%
EAST NORFOLK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,348 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,389 to the NHS. This is 272.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
593
Jul 2026
551
Jul 2026
569
Jul 2026
576
Jul 2026
537
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
527
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
494
Jul 2026
479
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,348 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 260,559 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,389 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +272.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,348 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +272.5% 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.