Simvastatin Prescribing at THE PULTENEY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,838
Total Quantity
57.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
THE PULTENEY PRACTICE prescribed 1,838 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,708 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.