Simvastatin Prescribing at THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,929
Total Quantity
120.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+130.6%
THORNHILLS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,929 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,317 to the NHS. This is 130.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
347
Jul 2026
367
Jul 2026
304
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
301
Jul 2026
375
Jul 2026
323
Jul 2026
289
Jul 2026
336
Jul 2026
288
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,929 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,673 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,317 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +130.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,929 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +130.6% 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.