Simvastatin Prescribing at SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,352
Total Quantity
58.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+38%
SEVERNSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,352 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,754 to the NHS. This is 38% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,867 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,754 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38% 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.