Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,756
Total Quantity
80.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+61.7%
GREAT CROSBY AND THORNTON prescribed 2,756 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,197 to the NHS. This is 61.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,756 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,689 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,197 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,756 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61.7% 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.