Simvastatin Prescribing at ELM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,709
Total Quantity
99.8K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+59%
ELM SURGERY prescribed 2,709 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,692 to the NHS. This is 59% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
210
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,709 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 99,827 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,692 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,709 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +59% 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.