Simvastatin Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,023
Total Quantity
75.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+18.7%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,023 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,111 to the NHS. This is 18.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
157
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,023 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,470 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,111 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,023 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.7% 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.