Simvastatin Prescribing at YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,493
Total Quantity
48.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-12.4%
YORK MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,493 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,351 to the NHS. This is 12.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,493 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,456 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,351 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,493 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.4% vs national average |
Explore More
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.