Simvastatin Prescribing at BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,415
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+41.7%
BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 2,415 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,895 to the NHS. This is 41.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
186
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,415 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,809 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,895 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,415 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +41.7% 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.