Simvastatin Prescribing at LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,383
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
LEACROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,383 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,071 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,071 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.