Simvastatin Prescribing at ANNFIELD PLAIN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,220
Total Quantity
57.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+30.3%
ANNFIELD PLAIN SURGERY prescribed 2,220 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 30.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
191
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,220 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,687 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,220 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.3% 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.