Simvastatin Prescribing at FRIARSGATE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,816
Total Quantity
163.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+65.3%
FRIARSGATE PRACTICE prescribed 2,816 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,560 to the NHS. This is 65.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,187 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,560 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.3% 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.