Simvastatin Prescribing at STROUD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
44.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-50.1%
STROUD PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,180 to the NHS. This is 50.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,180 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.1% 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.