Simvastatin Prescribing at SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,154
Total Quantity
105.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+85.1%
SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 3,154 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,981 to the NHS. This is 85.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
298
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
256
Jul 2026
264
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
210
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
250
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,154 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,409 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,981 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,154 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.1% 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.