Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,701
Total Quantity
143.2K
NHS Cost
£4.2K
vs National Avg
+234.6%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 5,701 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,169 to the NHS. This is 234.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
512
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
527
Jun 2026
504
Jun 2026
474
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
437
Jun 2026
427
Jun 2026
455
Jun 2026
467
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 143,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,169 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +234.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +234.6% 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.