Simvastatin Prescribing at DR JACOBS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,920
Total Quantity
84.6K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+12.7%
DR JACOBS SURGERY prescribed 1,920 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,359 to the NHS. This is 12.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,920 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,359 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +12.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,920 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +12.7% 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.