Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,283
Total Quantity
175.1K
NHS Cost
£9.7K
vs National Avg
+268.7%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 6,283 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,674 to the NHS. This is 268.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
584
Jul 2026
501
Jul 2026
562
Jul 2026
543
Jul 2026
523
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
517
Jul 2026
552
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
499
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,283 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 175,119 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,674 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +268.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,283 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +268.7% 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.