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 Items2,186
Total Quantity62,796
Total NHS Cost£2,966
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+28.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,186 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+28.3% 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.