Simvastatin Prescribing at THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,488
Total Quantity
36.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-12.7%
THE DOWNLAND PRACTICE prescribed 1,488 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,075 to the NHS. This is 12.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,488 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,075 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,488 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.7% 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.