Simvastatin Prescribing at CALDBECK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,420
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-16.7%
CALDBECK SURGERY prescribed 1,420 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,112 to the NHS. This is 16.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,420 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,044 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,112 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,420 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -16.7% 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.