Simvastatin Prescribing at ELMHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
649
Total Quantity
15.2K
NHS Cost
£444
vs National Avg
-61.9%
ELMHAM SURGERY prescribed 649 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £444 to the NHS. This is 61.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 649 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,171 |
| Total NHS Cost | £444 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -61.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 649 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -61.9% 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.