Simvastatin Prescribing at PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,137
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+84.1%
PONTELAND MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,137 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,964 to the NHS. This is 84.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
262
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
297
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
241
Jul 2026
252
Jul 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,137 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,690 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,964 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,137 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +84.1% 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.