Simvastatin Prescribing at LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
LEIGH FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,487 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,734 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,734 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.