Simvastatin Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,837
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 2,837 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,008 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,837 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,008 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,837 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.