Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,174
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+27.6%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 2,174 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,004 to the NHS. This is 27.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,004 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.6% 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.