Simvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,151
Total Quantity
31.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
-32.5%
FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,151 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,842 to the NHS. This is 32.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,151 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,842 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -32.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,151 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -32.5% 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.