Simvastatin Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,216
Total Quantity
149.0K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+206.1%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 5,216 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,087 to the NHS. This is 206.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
519
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
447
Jun 2026
499
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
361
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
384
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,216 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 148,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,087 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +206.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,216 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +206.1% 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.