Simvastatin Prescribing at LONG LANE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,972
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
LONG LANE prescribed 1,972 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,596 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,596 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.