Simvastatin Prescribing at STOWHEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,445
Total Quantity
140.4K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+219.6%
STOWHEALTH prescribed 5,445 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,276 to the NHS. This is 219.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
467
Jun 2026
443
Jun 2026
460
Jun 2026
477
Jun 2026
438
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
431
Jun 2026
469
Jun 2026
457
Jun 2026
421
Jun 2026
436
Jun 2026
453
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,445 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 140,364 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,276 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,445 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +219.6% 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.