Simvastatin Prescribing at THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,641
Total Quantity
76.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+55%

THE CRANBORNE PRACTICE prescribed 2,641 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,106 to the NHS. This is 55% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
204

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,641
Total Quantity76,868
Total NHS Cost£2,106
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+55%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,641 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+55% vs national average
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.