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 Items1,000
Total Quantity32,655
Total NHS Cost£959
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-41.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,000 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-41.3% vs national average
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.