Simvastatin Prescribing at BERSTED GREEN SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,010
Total Quantity
78.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+18%

BERSTED GREEN SURGERY prescribed 2,010 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,232 to the NHS. This is 18% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
152

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,010
Total Quantity78,428
Total NHS Cost£2,232
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+18%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,010 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+18% 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.