Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,623
Total Quantity
109.5K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+112.6%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,623 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,047 to the NHS. This is 112.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
313
Jul 2026
294
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,623 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,538 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,047 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,623 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +112.6% 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.