Simvastatin Prescribing at NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,962
Total Quantity
68.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+15.1%
NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,962 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,909 to the NHS. This is 15.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,962 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,505 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,909 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,962 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.1% 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.