Simvastatin Prescribing at YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,098
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+23.1%
YOUR FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 2,098 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,717 to the NHS. This is 23.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,356 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,717 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23.1% 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.