Simvastatin Prescribing at BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,221
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-28.3%
BRAITHWAITE RD SURGERY prescribed 1,221 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,491 to the NHS. This is 28.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -28.3% 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.