Simvastatin Prescribing at AVENUE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,474
Total Quantity
101.2K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+45.2%

AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 2,474 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,462 to the NHS. This is 45.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
203

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,474
Total Quantity101,224
Total NHS Cost£7,462
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+45.2%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,474 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+45.2% 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.