Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,715
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+0.6%
NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 1,715 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,476 to the NHS. This is 0.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,715 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,947 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,476 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,715 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.6% 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.