Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,201
Total Quantity
77.2K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+29.2%
THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,201 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,161 to the NHS. This is 29.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,201 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,161 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,201 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.2% 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.