Simvastatin Prescribing at ACRE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
34.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-26.1%
ACRE SURGERY prescribed 1,260 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,068 to the NHS. This is 26.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,068 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -26.1% 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.