Simvastatin Prescribing at PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,210
Total Quantity
92.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+29.7%
PORTLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,210 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,596 to the NHS. This is 29.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
205
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,596 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.7% 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.