Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,462
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-14.2%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,462 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,794 to the NHS. This is 14.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,462 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,794 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,462 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.2% 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.