Simvastatin Prescribing at BRINNINGTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,925
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+13%

BRINNINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,925 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,597 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
148

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,925
Total Quantity57,075
Total NHS Cost£1,597
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+13%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,925 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+13% 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.