Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,954
Total Quantity
86.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+14.7%
THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,954 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,394 to the NHS. This is 14.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,954 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,394 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,954 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.7% 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.