Simvastatin Prescribing at BILLINGSHURST SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,650
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-3.2%
BILLINGSHURST SURGERY prescribed 1,650 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,430 to the NHS. This is 3.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,071 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,430 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.2% 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.