Simvastatin Prescribing at BUSHLOE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,900
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+11.5%
BUSHLOE SURGERY prescribed 1,900 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,117 to the NHS. This is 11.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,639 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,117 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +11.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +11.5% 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.