Simvastatin Prescribing at BROCKWORTH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,888
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+10.8%
BROCKWORTH SURGERY prescribed 1,888 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,737 to the NHS. This is 10.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,888 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,996 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,888 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.8% 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.