Simvastatin Prescribing at THE COUNTY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,298
Total Quantity
76.2K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+34.9%
THE COUNTY PRACTICE prescribed 2,298 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,107 to the NHS. This is 34.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,298 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,107 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,298 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +34.9% 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.