Simvastatin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,643
Total Quantity
139.3K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+289.9%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,643 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,276 to the NHS. This is 289.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
528
Jun 2026
591
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
627
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
542
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
546
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
507
Jun 2026
532
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 139,337 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,276 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +289.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +289.9% 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.