Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,160
Total Quantity
130.5K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+144.1%
THE CORNERSTONE PRACTICE prescribed 4,160 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,623 to the NHS. This is 144.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
328
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
294
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 130,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,623 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +144.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +144.1% 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.