Simvastatin Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,106
Total Quantity
142.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+199.7%
SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,106 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,000 to the NHS. This is 199.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
461
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
440
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
453
Jun 2026
432
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
373
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
396
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,106 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 142,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,000 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +199.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,106 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +199.7% 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.