Simvastatin Prescribing at UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,528
Total Quantity
42.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-10.3%
UPPER EDEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,528 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,243 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,243 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -10.3% 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.