Simvastatin Prescribing at PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,145
Total Quantity
141.0K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+143.3%

PLUMSTEAD H/C PMS prescribed 4,145 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,029 to the NHS. This is 143.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
317

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,145
Total Quantity141,022
Total NHS Cost£4,029
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+143.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,145 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+143.3% vs national average
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.