Simvastatin Prescribing at TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,425
Total Quantity
76.4K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+42.3%
TODMORDEN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 2,425 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,124 to the NHS. This is 42.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,425 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,124 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +42.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,425 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +42.3% 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.