Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHBURTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,370
Total Quantity
41.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-19.6%
ASHBURTON SURGERY prescribed 1,370 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,451 to the NHS. This is 19.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,370 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,451 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -19.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,370 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -19.6% 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.