Simvastatin Prescribing at NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,739
Total Quantity
122.2K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+178.1%
NETTLEHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,739 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,348 to the NHS. This is 178.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
408
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
410
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
383
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,348 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +178.1% 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.