Simvastatin Prescribing at FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,171
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+27.4%
FORUM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,171 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,987 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,516 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,987 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.4% 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.