Simvastatin Prescribing at SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,228
Total Quantity
79.7K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
SAFFRON GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,228 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,266 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,266 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.