Simvastatin Prescribing at LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,059

Total Quantity

29.8K

NHS Cost

£860

vs National Avg

-37.8%

LEYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,059 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £860 to the NHS. This is 37.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,059
Total Quantity	29,820
Total NHS Cost	£860
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-37.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,059 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-37.8% 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.