Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,483
Total Quantity
68.3K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+45.7%
NORTH TRAFFORD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,483 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,017 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,483 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,017 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,483 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.