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 Items | 4,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,251 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,568 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149% 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.