Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,967
Total Quantity
116.0K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+74.1%
FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,967 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,674 to the NHS. This is 74.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,967 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,999 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,674 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,967 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74.1% 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.