Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,438
Total Quantity
170.2K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+101.8%
THE LEWISHAM CARE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 3,438 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,471 to the NHS. This is 101.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
303
Jul 2026
307
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
286
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
231
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
261
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,438 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 170,205 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,471 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,438 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +101.8% 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.