Simvastatin Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,779
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+4.4%
LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,779 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,763 to the NHS. This is 4.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,763 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.4% 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.