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 Items6,643
Total Quantity139,337
Total NHS Cost£4,276
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+289.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice6,643 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+289.9% vs national average
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.