Simvastatin Prescribing at EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,407
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-17.4%
EASTMEAD AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,407 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,072 to the NHS. This is 17.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,407 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,714 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,072 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,407 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -17.4% 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.