Simvastatin Prescribing at PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,735
Total Quantity
102.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+119.2%
PICKERING MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,735 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,863 to the NHS. This is 119.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,735 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,269 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,863 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,735 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +119.2% 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.