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 Items4,419
Total Quantity117,980
Total NHS Cost£3,444
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+159.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,419 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+159.3% vs national average
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.