Simvastatin Prescribing at DEVON SQUARE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,605
Total Quantity
69.3K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
-5.8%
DEVON SQUARE SURGERY prescribed 1,605 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,287 to the NHS. This is 5.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,293 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,287 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -5.8% 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.