Simvastatin Prescribing at BOUGHTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,188
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£940
vs National Avg
-30.3%
BOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 1,188 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £940 to the NHS. This is 30.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,466 |
| Total NHS Cost | £940 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.3% 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.