Simvastatin Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,602
Total Quantity
57.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-6%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,602 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,658 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,127 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,658 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6% 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.