Simvastatin Prescribing at FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,460
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14.3%
FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,460 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,239 to the NHS. This is 14.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,239 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.3% 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.