Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CALVERTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,556
Total Quantity
94.0K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+108.7%
THE CALVERTON PRACTICE prescribed 3,556 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,615 to the NHS. This is 108.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
285
Jun 2026
279
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
268
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,556 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 93,955 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,615 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,556 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +108.7% 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.