Simvastatin Prescribing at COMBERTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+15%
COMBERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,959 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,559 to the NHS. This is 15% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,993 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,559 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +15% 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.