Simvastatin Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
11,273
Total Quantity
446.3K
NHS Cost
£17.9K
vs National Avg
+561.6%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 11,273 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £17,871 to the NHS. This is 561.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
879
Jun 2026
995
Jun 2026
997
Jun 2026
1,006
Jun 2026
911
Jun 2026
973
Jun 2026
961
Jun 2026
962
Jun 2026
974
Jun 2026
878
Jun 2026
894
Jun 2026
843
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 11,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 446,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £17,871 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +561.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 11,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +561.6% 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.