Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,208
Total Quantity
100.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+29.6%
OLD CATTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,208 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,748 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,208 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,748 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,208 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.