Simvastatin Prescribing at DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,207
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+29.5%
DRUID GROUP - EMC SURGERY prescribed 2,207 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,646 to the NHS. This is 29.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
180
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,696 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,646 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.5% 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.