Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,584
Total Quantity
129.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+169%
SOUTH AXHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 4,584 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,325 to the NHS. This is 169% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
404
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
388
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
349
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,584 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,325 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +169% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,584 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +169% 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.