Simvastatin Prescribing at DRYBROOK SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,077

Total Quantity

28.3K

NHS Cost

£781

vs National Avg

-36.8%

DRYBROOK SURGERY prescribed 1,077 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £781 to the NHS. This is 36.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

103

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,077
Total Quantity	28,329
Total NHS Cost	£781
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	-36.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,077 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-36.8% 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.