Simvastatin Prescribing at ABBEY WOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,995
Total Quantity
70.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+17.1%
ABBEY WOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,995 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,025 to the NHS. This is 17.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,995 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,021 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,025 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,995 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.1% 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.