Simvastatin Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,099
Total Quantity
163.4K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+199.2%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 5,099 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,563 to the NHS. This is 199.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
471
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
463
Jun 2026
423
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
419
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
442
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
390
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,099 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 163,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,563 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,099 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +199.2% 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.