Simvastatin Prescribing at AVENHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,537
Total Quantity
33.5K
NHS Cost
£998
vs National Avg
-9.8%
AVENHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,537 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £998 to the NHS. This is 9.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £998 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.8% 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.