Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTHORPE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,901
Total Quantity
71.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+11.6%
NEWTHORPE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,901 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,963 to the NHS. This is 11.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,963 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11.6% 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.