Simvastatin Prescribing at SPA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,678
Total Quantity
86.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-1.5%
SPA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,678 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,348 to the NHS. This is 1.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,177 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,348 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -1.5% 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.