Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,198
Total Quantity
107.6K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+29%
ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,198 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,896 to the NHS. This is 29% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,198 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,617 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,896 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,198 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29% 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.