Simvastatin Prescribing at EARLSFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,016
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+18.3%
EARLSFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,016 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 18.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,752 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +18.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +18.3% 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.