Simvastatin Prescribing at LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,845
Total Quantity
93.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+8.3%
LITTLEBOROUGH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,845 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,558 to the NHS. This is 8.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,845 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,558 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,845 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.3% 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.