Simvastatin Prescribing at ZETLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,670
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+56.7%
ZETLAND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,670 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,001 to the NHS. This is 56.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
260
Jul 2026
228
Jul 2026
253
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
189
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,670 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,403 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,001 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,670 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +56.7% 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.