Simvastatin Prescribing at GP DIRECT

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,243
Total Quantity
118.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+149%

GP DIRECT prescribed 4,243 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,568 to the NHS. This is 149% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
306

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,243
Total Quantity118,251
Total NHS Cost£3,568
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+149%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,243 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+149% 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.