Simvastatin Prescribing at CARNON DOWNS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,511
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
CARNON DOWNS SURGERY prescribed 2,511 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,902 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
183
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,815 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,902 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.