Simvastatin Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,431
Total Quantity
154.2K
NHS Cost
£6.8K
vs National Avg
+101.4%
ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,431 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,808 to the NHS. This is 101.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,808 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +101.4% 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.