Simvastatin Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
992
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£784
vs National Avg
-41.8%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 992 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £784 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 992 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £784 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 992 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.