Simvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,563
Total Quantity
37.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-8.3%
SILVERDALE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,563 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,083 to the NHS. This is 8.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
121
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,563 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,408 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,083 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,563 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.3% 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.