Simvastatin Prescribing at LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,904
Total Quantity
102.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+70.4%
LEA VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,904 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,850 to the NHS. This is 70.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,904 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,001 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,850 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +70.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,904 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +70.4% 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.