Simvastatin Prescribing at BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,375
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+39.4%

BRIERCLIFFE SURGERY prescribed 2,375 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,494 to the NHS. This is 39.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
187

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,375
Total Quantity89,978
Total NHS Cost£2,494
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+39.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,375 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+39.4% 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.