Simvastatin Prescribing at LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,287
Total Quantity
44.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-24.5%
LITTLETOWN FAMILY MED PRACT prescribed 1,287 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,181 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,287 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,184 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,181 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,287 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.5% 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.