Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,103
Total Quantity
42.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-35.3%
THE FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,103 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 35.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,209 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -35.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,103 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -35.3% 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.