Simvastatin Prescribing at THE BORDER PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,690
Total Quantity
81.1K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+57.9%
THE BORDER PRACTICE prescribed 2,690 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,277 to the NHS. This is 57.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,277 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.9% 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.