Simvastatin Prescribing at FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,945
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+14.1%
FORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,945 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,533 to the NHS. This is 14.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
155
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,945 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,533 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,945 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.1% 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.