Simvastatin Prescribing at SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,923
Total Quantity
108.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+12.9%
SALTERS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,923 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,934 to the NHS. This is 12.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 108,919 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,934 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.9% 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.