Simvastatin Prescribing at UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,719
Total Quantity
51.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+0.9%
UPPER NORWOOD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,719 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,536 to the NHS. This is 0.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,719 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,536 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +0.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,719 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +0.9% 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.