Simvastatin Prescribing at CARRINGTON HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,596
Total Quantity
54.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-6.3%
CARRINGTON HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,596 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,550 to the NHS. This is 6.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,596 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,488 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,550 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,596 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.3% 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.