Simvastatin Prescribing at DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,591
Total Quantity
57.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-6.6%
DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY prescribed 1,591 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,579 to the NHS. This is 6.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,591 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,385 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,579 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,591 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6.6% 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.