Simvastatin Prescribing at LAPAL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,385
Total Quantity
68.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-18.7%
LAPAL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,385 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,880 to the NHS. This is 18.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,880 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.7% 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.