Simvastatin Prescribing at NORVIC FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,177
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-30.9%
NORVIC FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,177 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,154 to the NHS. This is 30.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,177 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,525 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,154 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,177 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.9% 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.