Simvastatin Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,446
Total Quantity
76.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+43.5%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,446 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,173 to the NHS. This is 43.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,446 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,763 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,173 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,446 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +43.5% 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.