Simvastatin Prescribing at THE STATION PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,988
Total Quantity
59.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+16.7%
THE STATION PRACTICE prescribed 1,988 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,708 to the NHS. This is 16.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,708 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +16.7% 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.