Simvastatin Prescribing at STAFFA HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,286
Total Quantity
119.3K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+151.5%
STAFFA HEALTH prescribed 4,286 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,275 to the NHS. This is 151.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
413
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,261 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,275 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +151.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +151.5% 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.