Simvastatin Prescribing at PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,868
Total Quantity
124.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+185.7%
PERSHORE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,868 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,593 to the NHS. This is 185.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
449
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
394
Jun 2026
405
Jun 2026
430
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
399
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,868 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 124,083 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,593 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,868 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +185.7% 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.