Simvastatin Prescribing at LAKESIDE MEDICAL
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,778
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+4.3%
LAKESIDE MEDICAL prescribed 1,778 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 4.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,781 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,805 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.3% 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.