Simvastatin Prescribing at FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,616
Total Quantity
181.9K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+288.3%
FAKENHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,616 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,654 to the NHS. This is 288.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
551
Jun 2026
583
Jun 2026
564
Jun 2026
592
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
545
Jun 2026
500
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
494
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,654 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +288.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +288.3% 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.