Simvastatin Prescribing at FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,082
Total Quantity
99.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+22.2%
FORESTSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,082 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,748 to the NHS. This is 22.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,082 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,748 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,082 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22.2% 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.