Simvastatin Prescribing at PORTWAY FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,139
Total Quantity
37.0K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-33.2%
PORTWAY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,139 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,033 to the NHS. This is 33.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,139 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,033 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,139 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -33.2% 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.