Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,367
Total Quantity
89.8K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+97.6%
THE SAXON SPIRES PRACTICE prescribed 3,367 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,646 to the NHS. This is 97.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
304
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
329
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
277
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
278
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,367 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,646 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,367 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +97.6% 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.