Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,881
Total Quantity
167.3K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+303.8%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 6,881 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,859 to the NHS. This is 303.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
550
Jun 2026
640
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
589
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
636
Jun 2026
485
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
510
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,881 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 167,268 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,859 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +303.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,881 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +303.8% 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.