Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,302
Total Quantity
98.1K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+35.1%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,302 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,702 to the NHS. This is 35.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,070 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,702 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.1% 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.