Simvastatin Prescribing at BULKINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,819
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+6.8%
BULKINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,819 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,588 to the NHS. This is 6.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,993 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,588 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +6.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +6.8% 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.