Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,702
Total Quantity
86.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
-0.1%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,702 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,433 to the NHS. This is 0.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,702 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,628 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,433 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,702 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -0.1% 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.