Simvastatin Prescribing at KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,780
Total Quantity
149.4K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+121.8%
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,780 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,192 to the NHS. This is 121.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
307
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 149,352 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,192 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +121.8% 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.