Simvastatin Prescribing at DISTINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,460
Total Quantity
69.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+44.4%
DISTINGTON SURGERY prescribed 2,460 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,085 to the NHS. This is 44.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
184
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,537 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,085 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +44.4% 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.