Simvastatin Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,384
Total Quantity
133.5K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+216%
NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 5,384 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,822 to the NHS. This is 216% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
466
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
416
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,384 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 133,501 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,822 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,384 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +216% 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.