Simvastatin Prescribing at CRADLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,789
Total Quantity
72.7K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+63.7%
CRADLEY SURGERY prescribed 2,789 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,651 to the NHS. This is 63.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
251
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,709 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,651 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +63.7% 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.