Simvastatin Prescribing at ACORN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,112
Total Quantity
25.3K
NHS Cost
£736
vs National Avg
-34.7%
ACORN SURGERY prescribed 1,112 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £736 to the NHS. This is 34.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,112 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,324 |
| Total NHS Cost | £736 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,112 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -34.7% 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.