Simvastatin Prescribing at BOX SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
50.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-41%
BOX SURGERY prescribed 1,006 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,458 to the NHS. This is 41% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,458 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -41% 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.