Simvastatin Prescribing at EXCEL PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,777
Total Quantity
147.5K
NHS Cost
£7.6K
vs National Avg
+180.4%
EXCEL PRIMARY CARE prescribed 4,777 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,593 to the NHS. This is 180.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
387
Jun 2026
435
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,777 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 147,465 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,593 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,777 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +180.4% 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.