Simvastatin Prescribing at RAMSBOTTOM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,886
Total Quantity
52.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+10.7%
RAMSBOTTOM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,886 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,451 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,886 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,872 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,451 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,886 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.7% 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.