Simvastatin Prescribing at BROTTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,381
Total Quantity
59.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+39.7%
BROTTON SURGERY prescribed 2,381 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,744 to the NHS. This is 39.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,136 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,744 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +39.7% 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.