Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,802
Total Quantity
105.5K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+64.4%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,802 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,912 to the NHS. This is 64.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
217
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,802 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,912 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,802 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +64.4% 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.