Simvastatin Prescribing at ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,119
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+24.4%
ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,119 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,801 to the NHS. This is 24.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,801 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +24.4% 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.