Simvastatin Prescribing at LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,286
Total Quantity
378.5K
NHS Cost
£11.8K
vs National Avg
+562.3%
LANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 11,286 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,839 to the NHS. This is 562.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1,032
Jun 2026
934
Jun 2026
1,068
Jun 2026
948
Jun 2026
950
Jun 2026
983
Jun 2026
889
Jun 2026
949
Jun 2026
926
Jun 2026
798
Jun 2026
900
Jun 2026
909
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 378,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,839 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +562.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +562.3% 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.