Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,991
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
THE NEW SPRINGWELLS PRACTICE prescribed 2,991 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,746 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
246
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
243
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
237
Jul 2026
274
Jul 2026
245
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
217
Jul 2026
255
Jul 2026
231
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,111 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,746 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.