Simvastatin Prescribing at FIRSTCARE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
927
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-45.6%
FIRSTCARE PRACTICE prescribed 927 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,111 to the NHS. This is 45.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 927 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,111 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 927 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -45.6% 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.