Simvastatin Prescribing at BRERETON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,523
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-10.6%
BRERETON SURGERY prescribed 1,523 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,493 to the NHS. This is 10.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,523 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,986 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,493 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,523 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -10.6% 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.