Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
946
Total Quantity
47.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-44.5%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 946 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,313 to the NHS. This is 44.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 946 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,572 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,313 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 946 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -44.5% 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.