Simvastatin Prescribing at CAPELFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,123
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-34.1%
CAPELFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,123 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 34.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,123 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,810 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,172 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,123 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -34.1% 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.