Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,740
Total Quantity
122.2K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+60.8%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 2,740 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,399 to the NHS. This is 60.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
204
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,740 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 122,209 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,399 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,740 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.8% 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.