Simvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY DOCTORS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
311
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£400
vs National Avg
-81.7%
FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 311 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £400 to the NHS. This is 81.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,176 |
| Total NHS Cost | £400 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -81.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -81.7% 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.