Simvastatin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,819
Total Quantity
107.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+124.1%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,819 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,292 to the NHS. This is 124.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,292 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +124.1% 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.