Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGE STREET SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,891
Total Quantity
79.9K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+69.7%

BRIDGE STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,891 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,210 to the NHS. This is 69.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
233

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,891
Total Quantity79,921
Total NHS Cost£2,210
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+69.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,891 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+69.7% vs national average
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.