Simvastatin Prescribing at PEEL GPS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,590
Total Quantity
140.2K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+169.4%
PEEL GPS prescribed 4,590 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,865 to the NHS. This is 169.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
332
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,590 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,865 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,590 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +169.4% 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.