Simvastatin Prescribing at YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,392
Total Quantity
126.6K
NHS Cost
£3.5K
vs National Avg
+99.1%
YARM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,392 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,489 to the NHS. This is 99.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
267
Jun 2026
333
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
267
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,392 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 126,627 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,489 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,392 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +99.1% 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.