Simvastatin Prescribing at SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,324
Total Quantity
153.6K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+95.1%
SANDWICH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,324 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,216 to the NHS. This is 95.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,635 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,216 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +95.1% 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.