Simvastatin Prescribing at KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,796
Total Quantity
86.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+64.1%
KINGTHORNE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,796 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,318 to the NHS. This is 64.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,796 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,318 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,796 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64.1% 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.