Simvastatin Prescribing at CLOSE FARM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
784
Total Quantity
27.6K
NHS Cost
£802
vs National Avg
-54%
CLOSE FARM SURGERY prescribed 784 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £802 to the NHS. This is 54% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 784 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,632 |
| Total NHS Cost | £802 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -54% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 784 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -54% 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.