Simvastatin Prescribing at POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,977
Total Quantity
142.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+133.4%
POPLAR GROVE PRACTICE prescribed 3,977 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,863 to the NHS. This is 133.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
355
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
285
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,863 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +133.4% 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.