Simvastatin Prescribing at SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,195
Total Quantity
33.8K
NHS Cost
£1,000
vs National Avg
-29.9%
SWALLOWFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,195 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,000 to the NHS. This is 29.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,195 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,000 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,195 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -29.9% 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.