Simvastatin Prescribing at LYDNEY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,303
Total Quantity
73.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+93.8%
LYDNEY PRACTICE prescribed 3,303 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,064 to the NHS. This is 93.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
258
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
336
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,979 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,064 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +93.8% 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.