Simvastatin Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,564
Total Quantity
47.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-8.2%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,564 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,416 to the NHS. This is 8.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,416 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.2% 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.