Simvastatin Prescribing at TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,972
Total Quantity
47.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+15.7%
TANFIELD VIEW MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,972 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,408 to the NHS. This is 15.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,174 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,408 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,972 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15.7% 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.