Simvastatin Prescribing at OAKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,340
Total Quantity
65.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+37.3%
OAKHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,340 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,851 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,851 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.3% 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.