Simvastatin Prescribing at BERWICK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,603
Total Quantity
59.2K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-5.9%
BERWICK SURGERY prescribed 1,603 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,674 to the NHS. This is 5.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,603 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,674 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,603 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.9% 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.