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 Items | 2,955 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,995 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,108 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,955 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +73.4% 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.