Simvastatin Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,458
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-14.4%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 1,458 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,653 to the NHS. This is 14.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,653 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.4% 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.