Simvastatin Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,372
Total Quantity
107.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+39.2%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,372 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,986 to the NHS. This is 39.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
219
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
194
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
206
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,372 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,761 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,986 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,372 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.2% 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.