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 Items | 1,925 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,597 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,925 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +13% 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.