Simvastatin Prescribing at LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,987
Total Quantity
110.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
LARKSFIELD AND ARLESEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,987 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,559 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
281
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,987 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 110,326 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,559 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,987 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.