Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PEARTREE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,651
Total Quantity
171.4K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+114.3%
THE PEARTREE PRACTICE prescribed 3,651 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,813 to the NHS. This is 114.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
293
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
318
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 171,370 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,813 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +114.3% 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.