Simvastatin Prescribing at MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,344
Total Quantity
228.7K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+331%
MENDIP VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 7,344 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,569 to the NHS. This is 331% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
713
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
678
Jun 2026
621
Jun 2026
572
Jun 2026
682
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
625
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
548
Jun 2026
525
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 228,723 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,569 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +331% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +331% 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.