Simvastatin Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,988
Total Quantity
91.3K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+16.7%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,988 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,539 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,309 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,539 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.