Simvastatin Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,501
Total Quantity
85.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+46.8%
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,501 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,699 to the NHS. This is 46.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,501 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,699 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,501 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +46.8% 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.