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 Items2,167
Total Quantity58,779
Total NHS Cost£1,708
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+27.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,167 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+27.2% vs national average
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.