Simvastatin Prescribing at BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,941
Total Quantity
91.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+72.6%
BLUNDELLSANDS SURGERY prescribed 2,941 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,514 to the NHS. This is 72.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
226
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,941 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,514 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,941 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +72.6% 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.