Simvastatin Prescribing at BURTON CROFT SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,471
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-13.7%
BURTON CROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,471 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 13.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,471 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,471 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.7% 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.