Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,682
Total Quantity
49.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-1.3%
NEWHAM VICARAGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,682 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,495 to the NHS. This is 1.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,682 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,091 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,495 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,682 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.3% 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.