Simvastatin Prescribing at THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,678
Total Quantity
105.1K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+57.2%
THE COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 2,678 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,988 to the NHS. This is 57.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
240
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,988 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +57.2% 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.