Simvastatin Prescribing at PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,890
Total Quantity
132.3K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+128.3%
PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,890 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,598 to the NHS. This is 128.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
327
Jul 2026
386
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
332
Jul 2026
352
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
334
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,890 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,315 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,598 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,890 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +128.3% 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.