Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,692
Total Quantity
115.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+58%
HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 2,692 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,782 to the NHS. This is 58% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,692 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,515 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,782 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,692 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58% 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.