Simvastatin Prescribing at REDWOOD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,566
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-8.1%
REDWOOD PRACTICE prescribed 1,566 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,830 to the NHS. This is 8.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
119
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,830 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,566 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.1% 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.