Simvastatin Prescribing at POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,639
Total Quantity
104.2K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+113.6%
POLDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,639 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,022 to the NHS. This is 113.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
319
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
324
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
292
Jul 2026
284
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 104,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,022 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +113.6% 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.