Simvastatin Prescribing at TEMPLE SOWERBY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,465
Total Quantity
39.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-14%

TEMPLE SOWERBY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,465 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,116 to the NHS. This is 14% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,465
Total Quantity39,781
Total NHS Cost£1,116
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-14%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,465 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-14% vs national average
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.