Simvastatin Prescribing at GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,608
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-5.6%
GUILDOWNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,608 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,789 to the NHS. This is 5.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,608 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,789 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,608 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.6% 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.