Simvastatin Prescribing at RAINBOW PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,782
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+4.6%
RAINBOW PRACTICE prescribed 1,782 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,600 to the NHS. This is 4.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,782 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,600 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +4.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,782 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +4.6% 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.