Simvastatin Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,344
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
-21.1%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,344 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,687 to the NHS. This is 21.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,344 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,629 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,687 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -21.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,344 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -21.1% 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.