Simvastatin Prescribing at BALDERTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,313
Total Quantity
38.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-22.9%
BALDERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,313 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,061 to the NHS. This is 22.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,313 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,061 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,313 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -22.9% 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.