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 Items1,886
Total Quantity52,872
Total NHS Cost£1,451
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+10.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,886 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+10.7% vs national average
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.