Simvastatin Prescribing at AUGHTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,892
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+11%
AUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 1,892 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,815 to the NHS. This is 11% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
159
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,892 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,815 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,892 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11% 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.