Simvastatin Prescribing at SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,973
Total Quantity
140.2K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+191.9%
SAFFRON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 4,973 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,114 to the NHS. This is 191.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
424
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
403
Jun 2026
434
Jun 2026
429
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
399
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,973 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,114 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,973 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +191.9% 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.