Simvastatin Prescribing at CIRCLE GP SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,698
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+58.3%
CIRCLE GP SURGERY prescribed 2,698 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,992 to the NHS. This is 58.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,698 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,992 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,698 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +58.3% 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.