Simvastatin Prescribing at ELM LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,004
Total Quantity
54.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+17.6%
ELM LANE SURGERY prescribed 2,004 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,576 to the NHS. This is 17.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
150
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,004 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,838 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,576 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,004 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +17.6% 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.