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 Items5,216
Total Quantity148,986
Total NHS Cost£4,087
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+206.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice5,216 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+206.1% vs national average
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.