Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,329
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-22%
NEWTOWN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,329 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,632 to the NHS. This is 22% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,329 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,304 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,632 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,329 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22% 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.