Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PENINSULA PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,167
Total Quantity
58.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+27.2%
THE PENINSULA PRACTICE prescribed 2,167 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 27.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,779 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,708 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +27.2% 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.