Simvastatin Prescribing at ABBEYVIEW SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,324
Total Quantity
58.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+36.4%
ABBEYVIEW SURGERY prescribed 2,324 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,692 to the NHS. This is 36.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
212
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,692 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +36.4% 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.