Simvastatin Prescribing at SILVERDALE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
80.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
SILVERDALE PRACTICE prescribed 1,487 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,276 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,487 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,276 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,487 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.