Simvastatin Prescribing at ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,778
Total Quantity
73.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+4.3%
ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,778 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,104 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,104 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.