Simvastatin Prescribing at THE COLLEGE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,771
Total Quantity
112.8K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+121.3%
THE COLLEGE PRACTICE prescribed 3,771 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,584 to the NHS. This is 121.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,771 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 112,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,584 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,771 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +121.3% 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.