Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
6,803
Total Quantity
179.1K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+299.3%
THE DEEPINGS PRACTICE prescribed 6,803 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,230 to the NHS. This is 299.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
600
Jun 2026
569
Jun 2026
672
Jun 2026
592
Jun 2026
568
Jun 2026
565
Jun 2026
577
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
509
Jun 2026
549
Jun 2026
521
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 179,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,230 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +299.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +299.3% 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.