Simvastatin Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,210
Total Quantity
159.5K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+88.4%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,210 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,340 to the NHS. This is 88.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
246
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,210 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 159,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,340 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,210 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +88.4% 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.