Simvastatin Prescribing at STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
952
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-44.1%
STIRCHLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 952 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,270 to the NHS. This is 44.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 952 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,270 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 952 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -44.1% 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.