Simvastatin Prescribing at LEN VALLEY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,626
Total Quantity
111.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+171.5%
LEN VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 4,626 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,335 to the NHS. This is 171.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
417
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
349
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,894 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,335 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +171.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +171.5% 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.