Simvastatin Prescribing at NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,717
Total Quantity
124.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+176.8%
NIDDERDALE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,717 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,622 to the NHS. This is 176.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
406
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
361
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,846 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,622 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +176.8% 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.