Simvastatin Prescribing at THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,848
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+8.5%
THE LONG BUCKBY PRACTICE prescribed 1,848 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,528 to the NHS. This is 8.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,848 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,528 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,848 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.5% 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.