Simvastatin Prescribing at ASHWELL SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,637
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-3.9%
ASHWELL SURGERY prescribed 1,637 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,156 to the NHS. This is 3.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,156 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.9% 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.