Simvastatin Prescribing at FOUNTAIN PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,095
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-35.7%
FOUNTAIN PRACTICE prescribed 1,095 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 35.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,018 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.7% 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.