Simvastatin Prescribing at SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,636
Total Quantity
165.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+230.8%
SUNLIGHT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 5,636 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,589 to the NHS. This is 230.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
511
Jun 2026
496
Jun 2026
535
Jun 2026
493
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
481
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
459
Jun 2026
422
Jun 2026
414
Jun 2026
414
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,636 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 165,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,589 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,636 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +230.8% 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.