Simvastatin Prescribing at GP PATHFINDER CLINICS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,764
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+3.5%
GP PATHFINDER CLINICS prescribed 1,764 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 3.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,823 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.5% 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.