Simvastatin Prescribing at LION HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,732
Total Quantity
261.5K
NHS Cost
£8.3K
vs National Avg
+177.7%
LION HEALTH prescribed 4,732 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,304 to the NHS. This is 177.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
456
Jul 2026
428
Jul 2026
433
Jul 2026
442
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
415
Jul 2026
371
Jul 2026
322
Jul 2026
450
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
388
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 261,508 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,304 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +177.7% 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.