Simvastatin Prescribing at LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,085
Total Quantity
129.7K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+139.7%
LEIGH VIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,085 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,717 to the NHS. This is 139.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
289
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,085 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,717 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,085 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +139.7% 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.