Simvastatin Prescribing at SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
45.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
SHERBURN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,700 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,278 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.