Simvastatin Prescribing at BANKHOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,142
Total Quantity
85.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+25.7%
BANKHOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,142 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,373 to the NHS. This is 25.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,373 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +25.7% 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.