Simvastatin Prescribing at FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,381
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-19%
FAIRFAX GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,381 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,701 to the NHS. This is 19% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,908 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,701 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19% 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.