Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
192
Total Quantity
8,428
NHS Cost
£232
vs National Avg
-88.7%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 192 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £232 to the NHS. This is 88.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
9
Jun 2026
10
Jun 2026
11
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 192 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,428 |
| Total NHS Cost | £232 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -88.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 192 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -88.7% 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.