Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CIRCLE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,050
Total Quantity
86.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+20.3%
THE CIRCLE PRACTICE prescribed 2,050 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,510 to the NHS. This is 20.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,050 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,499 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,510 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,050 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.3% 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.