Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,090
Total Quantity
225.3K
NHS Cost
£6.1K
vs National Avg
+257.4%
THE BAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 6,090 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,055 to the NHS. This is 257.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
561
Jul 2026
521
Jul 2026
516
Jul 2026
513
Jul 2026
510
Jul 2026
529
Jul 2026
522
Jul 2026
451
Jul 2026
467
Jul 2026
471
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 225,299 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,055 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +257.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +257.4% 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.