Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,942
Total Quantity
136.3K
NHS Cost
£11.7K
vs National Avg
+131.3%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 3,942 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £11,680 to the NHS. This is 131.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,942 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £11,680 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,942 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +131.3% 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.