Simvastatin Prescribing at STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,340
Total Quantity
166.0K
NHS Cost
£5.0K
vs National Avg
+96%
STANDISH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,340 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,017 to the NHS. This is 96% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
284
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
253
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,962 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,017 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +96% 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.