Simvastatin Prescribing at BACON LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,275
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+33.5%
BACON LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,275 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,639 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,639 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.5% 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.