Simvastatin Prescribing at ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,055
Total Quantity
96.3K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+20.6%
ULVERSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,055 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,686 to the NHS. This is 20.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,316 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,686 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.6% 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.