Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,744
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
THE DISCOVERY PRACTICE prescribed 1,744 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,575 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,744 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,215 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,575 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,744 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.