Simvastatin Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,395
Total Quantity
373.7K
NHS Cost
£14.4K
vs National Avg
+334%
SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 7,395 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,422 to the NHS. This is 334% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
609
Jun 2026
631
Jun 2026
660
Jun 2026
606
Jun 2026
644
Jun 2026
615
Jun 2026
597
Jun 2026
643
Jun 2026
556
Jun 2026
617
Jun 2026
586
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,658 |
| Total NHS Cost | £14,422 |
| Presentations | 7 different forms |
| vs National Average | +334% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +334% 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.