Simvastatin Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,039
Total Quantity
116.3K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+137%
THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 4,039 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,464 to the NHS. This is 137% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
344
Jun 2026
389
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
297
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,039 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 116,301 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,464 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,039 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +137% 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.