Simvastatin Prescribing at THORPEWOOD MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,750
Total Quantity
101.4K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+61.4%
THORPEWOOD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,750 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,997 to the NHS. This is 61.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
271
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
225
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,355 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,997 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +61.4% 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.