Simvastatin Prescribing at THE THORNTON PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,275
Total Quantity
118.9K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+150.9%
THE THORNTON PRACTICE prescribed 4,275 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,325 to the NHS. This is 150.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
357
Jun 2026
407
Jun 2026
359
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
366
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
319
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 118,937 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,325 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +150.9% 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.