Simvastatin Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,716
Total Quantity
129.3K
NHS Cost
£7.2K
vs National Avg
+176.8%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 4,716 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,201 to the NHS. This is 176.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
417
Jul 2026
424
Jul 2026
452
Jul 2026
392
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
421
Jul 2026
357
Jul 2026
448
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
361
Jul 2026
369
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,716 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 129,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,201 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,716 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +176.8% 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.