Simvastatin Prescribing at COMBE DOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,000
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£959
vs National Avg
-41.3%
COMBE DOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,000 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £959 to the NHS. This is 41.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £959 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,000 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -41.3% 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.