Simvastatin Prescribing at GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,023
Total Quantity
91.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+18.7%
GREASBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,023 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,469 to the NHS. This is 18.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,023 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,756 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,469 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,023 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.7% 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.