Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

928

Total Quantity

31.1K

NHS Cost

£843

vs National Avg

-45.5%

THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 928 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £843 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	928
Total Quantity	31,136
Total NHS Cost	£843
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-45.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	928 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-45.5% 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.