Simvastatin Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,564
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-8.2%
NELSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,564 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,384 to the NHS. This is 8.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,384 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.2% 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.