Simvastatin Prescribing at THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,128
Total Quantity
48.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+24.9%
THE QUAYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,128 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,718 to the NHS. This is 24.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,128 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,718 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,128 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.9% 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.