Simvastatin Prescribing at PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,741
Total Quantity
144.5K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+178.2%
PELHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,741 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,294 to the NHS. This is 178.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
420
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
387
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,741 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,294 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,741 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +178.2% 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.