Simvastatin Prescribing at STAINES HEALTH GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,747
Total Quantity
69.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+2.5%
STAINES HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,747 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,965 to the NHS. This is 2.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,747 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,965 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,747 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.5% 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.