Simvastatin Prescribing at YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,401
Total Quantity
43.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-17.8%
YIEWSLEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,401 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,215 to the NHS. This is 17.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,959 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,215 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.8% 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.