Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BOLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
831
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
-51.2%
THE BOLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 831 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,698 to the NHS. This is 51.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,698 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -51.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -51.2% 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.