Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH WOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,218
Total Quantity
58.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+30.2%
NORTH WOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,218 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,786 to the NHS. This is 30.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,786 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.2% 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.