Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,189
Total Quantity
69.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+28.5%
THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 2,189 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,848 to the NHS. This is 28.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,377 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,848 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.