Simvastatin Prescribing at THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT.
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,271
Total Quantity
118.5K
NHS Cost
£3.7K
vs National Avg
+150.7%
THE JAMES COCHRANE PRACT. prescribed 4,271 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,668 to the NHS. This is 150.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
409
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
418
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
365
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
310
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,271 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,668 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,271 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +150.7% 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.