Simvastatin Prescribing at ROSSENDALE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,230
Total Quantity
37.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-27.8%
ROSSENDALE VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,230 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,070 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,230 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,070 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,230 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -27.8% 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.