Simvastatin Prescribing at STEPPING STONE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,335
Total Quantity
66.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+37%
STEPPING STONE PRACTICE prescribed 2,335 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,844 to the NHS. This is 37% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,335 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,255 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,844 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,335 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37% 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.