Simvastatin Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,392
Total Quantity
117.5K
NHS Cost
£4.9K
vs National Avg
+99.1%
PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,392 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,924 to the NHS. This is 99.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,924 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +99.1% 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.