Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,858
Total Quantity
187.3K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+126.4%
BRIDGE ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,858 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,145 to the NHS. This is 126.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
371
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
300
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
281
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,858 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 187,346 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,145 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +126.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,858 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +126.4% 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.