Simvastatin Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,251
Total Quantity
113.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+32.1%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,251 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,168 to the NHS. This is 32.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
224
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,168 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +32.1% 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.