Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,431
Total Quantity
101.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+42.7%
THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 2,431 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,784 to the NHS. This is 42.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
172
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,784 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.7% 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.