Simvastatin Prescribing at PETROC GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,094
Total Quantity
53.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+22.9%
PETROC GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,094 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,516 to the NHS. This is 22.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,094 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,516 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,094 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22.9% 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.