Simvastatin Prescribing at TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,565
Total Quantity
41.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-8.2%
TYNEMOUTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,565 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,299 to the NHS. This is 8.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,565 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,299 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,565 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -8.2% 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.