Simvastatin Prescribing at SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,041
Total Quantity
119.7K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+78.5%
SADDLEWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,041 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,376 to the NHS. This is 78.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,700 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,376 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +78.5% 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.