Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,767
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+3.7%
THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 1,767 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,877 to the NHS. This is 3.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,877 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +3.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +3.7% 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.