Simvastatin Prescribing at SOLE BAY H/C

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,598
Total Quantity
73.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+52.5%

SOLE BAY H/C prescribed 2,598 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,105 to the NHS. This is 52.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
204

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,598
Total Quantity73,520
Total NHS Cost£2,105
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+52.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,598 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+52.5% 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.