Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,572
Total Quantity
54.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-7.7%
THE LIMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,572 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,524 to the NHS. This is 7.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,524 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -7.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -7.7% 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.