Simvastatin Prescribing at VALENTINE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,854
Total Quantity
77.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+67.5%
VALENTINE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,854 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,282 to the NHS. This is 67.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
271
Jul 2026
240
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
265
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
251
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
225
Jul 2026
234
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,854 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,282 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,854 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +67.5% 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.