Simvastatin Prescribing at OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,672
Total Quantity
78.7K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
-1.9%
OTFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,672 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,183 to the NHS. This is 1.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,672 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,694 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,183 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,672 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.9% 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.