Simvastatin Prescribing at THE GLENSIDE COUNTRY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,090
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
THE GLENSIDE COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 2,090 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,504 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,066 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,504 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,090 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.