Simvastatin Prescribing at UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,419
Total Quantity
118.0K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+159.3%
UPPER THAMES MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 4,419 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,444 to the NHS. This is 159.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
400
Jun 2026
386
Jun 2026
425
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
383
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
368
Jun 2026
319
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
346
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,980 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,444 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +159.3% 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.