Simvastatin Prescribing at PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,473
Total Quantity
70.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-13.6%
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,473 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,915 to the NHS. This is 13.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,473 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,493 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,915 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,473 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.6% 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.