Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST HEALTH CARE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,955
Total Quantity
74.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+73.4%

FOREST HEALTH CARE prescribed 2,955 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,108 to the NHS. This is 73.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
259
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
242

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,955
Total Quantity73,995
Total NHS Cost£2,108
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+73.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,955 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+73.4% vs national average
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.