Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,977
Total Quantity
96.9K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+16%
NEWBURY STREET PRACTICE prescribed 1,977 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,640 to the NHS. This is 16% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,944 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,640 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16% 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.