Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKENHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,850
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+67.3%
OAKENHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,850 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,529 to the NHS. This is 67.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
239
Jul 2026
220
Jul 2026
218
Jul 2026
216
Jul 2026
234
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,529 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67.3% 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.