Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,421
Total Quantity
90.3K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+159.5%
BRIDGE COTTAGE SURGERY prescribed 4,421 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,500 to the NHS. This is 159.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
412
Jun 2026
391
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
390
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
399
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,500 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +159.5% 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.