Simvastatin Prescribing at MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,867
Total Quantity
43.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+9.6%
MEDLOCK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,867 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,258 to the NHS. This is 9.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,258 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +9.6% 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.