Simvastatin Prescribing at EAST PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,738
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
EAST PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,738 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,478 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
200
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
208
Jul 2026
230
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,478 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.