Simvastatin Prescribing at GREENHEAD FAMILY DOCTORS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,367
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£960
vs National Avg
-19.8%
GREENHEAD FAMILY DOCTORS prescribed 1,367 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £960 to the NHS. This is 19.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,842 |
| Total NHS Cost | £960 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.8% 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.