Simvastatin Prescribing at ISLAND CITY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,988
Total Quantity
208.2K
NHS Cost
£6.3K
vs National Avg
+251.4%
ISLAND CITY PRACTICE prescribed 5,988 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,301 to the NHS. This is 251.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
489
Jun 2026
578
Jun 2026
483
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
524
Jun 2026
478
Jun 2026
488
Jun 2026
505
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
470
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 208,166 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,301 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +251.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +251.4% 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.