Simvastatin Prescribing at ESCRICK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,092
Total Quantity
59.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+22.8%
ESCRICK SURGERY prescribed 2,092 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,743 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
178
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
166
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,092 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,743 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,092 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.