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 Items1,370
Total Quantity41,448
Total NHS Cost£1,451
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-19.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,370 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-19.6% vs national average
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.