Simvastatin Prescribing at THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,898
Total Quantity
81.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+11.4%
THE MEADS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,898 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,358 to the NHS. This is 11.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,898 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,898 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11.4% 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.