Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,098
Total Quantity
113.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+23.1%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 2,098 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,189 to the NHS. This is 23.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 113,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,189 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.1% 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.