Simvastatin Prescribing at BURNSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,398
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-18%
BURNSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,398 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,485 to the NHS. This is 18% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,175 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,485 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18% 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.