Simvastatin Prescribing at BLOXHAM SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,500
Total Quantity
31.3K
NHS Cost
£881
vs National Avg
-12%

BLOXHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,500 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £881 to the NHS. This is 12% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,500
Total Quantity31,297
Total NHS Cost£881
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-12%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,500 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-12% 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.