Simvastatin Prescribing at LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,613
Total Quantity
58.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-5.3%
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,613 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,660 to the NHS. This is 5.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
145
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,613 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,660 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,613 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.3% 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.