Simvastatin Prescribing at PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,739
Total Quantity
75.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
PENDLESIDE MEDICAL PRACT prescribed 2,739 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,094 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
213
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,094 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.