Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,700
Total Quantity
47.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-0.2%
THE ROBERT DARBISHIRE PRACTICE prescribed 1,700 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,357 to the NHS. This is 0.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,509 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,357 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -0.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -0.2% 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.