Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,767
Total Quantity
114.4K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+179.8%
THE PEEL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 4,767 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,645 to the NHS. This is 179.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
433
Jun 2026
411
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
393
Jun 2026
402
Jun 2026
428
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
426
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
352
Jun 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,767 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 114,440 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,645 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,767 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +179.8% 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.