Simvastatin Prescribing at CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,917
Total Quantity
55.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+12.5%
CRAYFORD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,917 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,645 to the NHS. This is 12.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
163
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,671 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,645 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.5% 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.