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 Items1,565
Total Quantity41,233
Total NHS Cost£1,299
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-8.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,565 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-8.2% vs national average
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.