Simvastatin Prescribing at OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,156
Total Quantity
101.7K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+26.5%
OVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,156 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,764 to the NHS. This is 26.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,727 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,764 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.5% 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.