Simvastatin Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,041
Total Quantity
136.8K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+137.2%
UNITY HEALTH prescribed 4,041 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,855 to the NHS. This is 137.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
374
Jun 2026
364
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
314
Jun 2026
299
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
305
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 136,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,855 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +137.2% 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.