Simvastatin Prescribing at CHURCHDOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,644
Total Quantity
64.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
-3.5%
CHURCHDOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,644 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,772 to the NHS. This is 3.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,644 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,507 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,772 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -3.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,644 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -3.5% 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.