Simvastatin Prescribing at UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,575
Total Quantity
188.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+168.5%
UNSWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 4,575 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,135 to the NHS. This is 168.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
416
Jun 2026
381
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
384
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
364
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 188,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,135 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +168.5% 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.