Simvastatin Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+15%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,959 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,386 to the NHS. This is 15% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,948 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,386 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15% 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.