Simvastatin Prescribing at BANNOCKBURN SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,266
Total Quantity
40.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-25.7%

BANNOCKBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,266 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,184 to the NHS. This is 25.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,266
Total Quantity40,859
Total NHS Cost£1,184
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-25.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,266 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-25.7% 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.