Simvastatin Prescribing at BUCKDEN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,155
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+26.5%
BUCKDEN SURGERY prescribed 2,155 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 26.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
179
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,521 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.5% 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.