Simvastatin Prescribing at DOWNTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,538
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-9.7%
DOWNTON SURGERY prescribed 1,538 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,165 to the NHS. This is 9.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,387 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,165 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -9.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -9.7% 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.