Simvastatin Prescribing at EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,806
Total Quantity
174.1K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+182.1%
EASTWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,806 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,931 to the NHS. This is 182.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
519
Jul 2026
369
Jul 2026
402
Jul 2026
396
Jul 2026
407
Jul 2026
440
Jul 2026
267
Jul 2026
492
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
395
Jul 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,806 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 174,131 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,931 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +182.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,806 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +182.1% 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.