Simvastatin Prescribing at SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,319
Total Quantity
105.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+36.1%
SIDLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,319 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,945 to the NHS. This is 36.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,319 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,945 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,319 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.1% 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.