Simvastatin Prescribing at LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,405
Total Quantity
69.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+41.1%
LYME BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,405 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,959 to the NHS. This is 41.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
221
Jul 2026
249
Jul 2026
202
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,405 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,262 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,959 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,405 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +41.1% 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.