Simvastatin Prescribing at SLAG LANE MC

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,018
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-40.3%

SLAG LANE MC prescribed 1,018 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,115 to the NHS. This is 40.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,018
Total Quantity39,648
Total NHS Cost£1,115
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-40.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,018 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-40.3% vs national average
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.