Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,369
Total Quantity
131.2K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+156.4%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,369 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,675 to the NHS. This is 156.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
356
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
350
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,369 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,236 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,675 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +156.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,369 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +156.4% 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.