Simvastatin Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,867
Total Quantity
87.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+126.9%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,867 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,505 to the NHS. This is 126.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
346
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
274
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,867 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,974 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,505 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,867 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +126.9% 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.