Simvastatin Prescribing at QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,423
Total Quantity
80.9K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+100.9%
QUEENSWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,423 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,540 to the NHS. This is 100.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
282
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
305
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
244
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
266
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,540 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +100.9% 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.