Simvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
624
Total Quantity
18.4K
NHS Cost
£511
vs National Avg
-63.4%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 624 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £511 to the NHS. This is 63.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
47
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 624 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -63.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 624 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -63.4% 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.