Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
67.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-7%
FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 1,585 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,945 to the NHS. This is 7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,945 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7% 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.