Simvastatin Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,244
Total Quantity
30.4K
NHS Cost
£989
vs National Avg
-27%
LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,244 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £989 to the NHS. This is 27% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,244 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,399 |
| Total NHS Cost | £989 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,244 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27% 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.