Simvastatin Prescribing at OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,383
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
OLDHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,383 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,168 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,169 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.