Simvastatin Prescribing at THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,263
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-25.9%
THE ROTHBURY PRACTICE prescribed 1,263 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,696 to the NHS. This is 25.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,133 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,696 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -25.9% 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.