Simvastatin Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,060
Total Quantity
97.3K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+79.6%
THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,060 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,628 to the NHS. This is 79.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
237
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,060 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 97,251 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,628 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,060 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +79.6% 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.