Simvastatin Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,186
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+28.3%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 2,186 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,966 to the NHS. This is 28.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,796 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,966 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +28.3% 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.