Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FIRS
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
37.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-50.1%
THE FIRS prescribed 850 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 50.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,062 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.1% 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.