Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,378
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+39.6%
THE LAKES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,378 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,412 to the NHS. This is 39.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
229
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
213
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,378 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,107 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,412 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,378 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.6% 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.