Simvastatin Prescribing at PILLAI
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,003
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-41.1%
PILLAI prescribed 1,003 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,724 to the NHS. This is 41.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,264 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,724 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -41.1% 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.