Simvastatin Prescribing at COTTAGE LANE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
502
Total Quantity
19.6K
NHS Cost
£545
vs National Avg
-70.5%

COTTAGE LANE SURGERY prescribed 502 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £545 to the NHS. This is 70.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40

Prescribing Details

Total Items502
Total Quantity19,648
Total NHS Cost£545
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-70.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice502 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-70.5% 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.