Simvastatin Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,174
Total Quantity
235.3K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+203.6%
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 5,174 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,606 to the NHS. This is 203.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
465
Jul 2026
434
Jul 2026
509
Jul 2026
443
Jul 2026
406
Jul 2026
460
Jul 2026
400
Jul 2026
439
Jul 2026
419
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
385
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,174 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 235,257 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,606 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +203.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,174 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +203.6% 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.