Simvastatin Prescribing at THE KEYS FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
841
Total Quantity
36.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-50.6%
THE KEYS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 841 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,043 to the NHS. This is 50.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 841 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,932 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,043 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 841 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.6% 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.