Simvastatin Prescribing at PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,383
Total Quantity
100.2K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+39.9%
PENNY'S HILL PRACTICE prescribed 2,383 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,751 to the NHS. This is 39.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,203 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,751 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.9% 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.