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 Items2,082
Total Quantity99,001
Total NHS Cost£2,748
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+22.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,082 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+22.2% vs national average
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.