Simvastatin Prescribing at DUNCHURCH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,620
Total Quantity
85.3K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
-4.9%
DUNCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 1,620 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,961 to the NHS. This is 4.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,620 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,961 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,620 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -4.9% 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.