Simvastatin Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,011
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+18%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 2,011 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,663 to the NHS. This is 18% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,011 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,451 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,663 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,011 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18% 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.