Simvastatin Prescribing at LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,395
Total Quantity
77.4K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+40.6%
LINKWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,395 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,871 to the NHS. This is 40.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,361 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,871 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.6% 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.