Simvastatin Prescribing at BANKFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,408
Total Quantity
84.4K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+100%
BANKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 3,408 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,487 to the NHS. This is 100% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
305
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,408 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,371 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,487 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,408 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +100% 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.