Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,270
Total Quantity
40.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-25.5%

PENNINE DRIVE PRACTICE prescribed 1,270 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,179 to the NHS. This is 25.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,270
Total Quantity40,034
Total NHS Cost£1,179
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-25.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,270 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-25.5% vs national average
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.