Simvastatin Prescribing at THE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-17.9%
THE OAKS FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,399 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,595 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,823 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,595 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.9% 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.