Simvastatin Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,087
Total Quantity
40.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-36.2%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,087 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,168 to the NHS. This is 36.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,087 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,288 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,087 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -36.2% 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.