Simvastatin Prescribing at PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,274
Total Quantity
144.7K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+268.2%
PENISTONE GROUP PMS PRACTICE prescribed 6,274 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,312 to the NHS. This is 268.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
563
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
508
Jun 2026
530
Jun 2026
516
Jun 2026
491
Jun 2026
560
Jun 2026
495
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
592
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,274 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 144,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,312 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,274 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +268.2% 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.