Simvastatin Prescribing at SARUM HEALTH GROUP

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,231

Total Quantity

34.6K

NHS Cost

£979

vs National Avg

-27.8%

SARUM HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,231 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £979 to the NHS. This is 27.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

113

Jul 2026

105

Jul 2026

100

Jul 2026

164

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,231
Total Quantity	34,646
Total NHS Cost	£979
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	-27.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,231 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-27.8% 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.