Simvastatin Prescribing at ESPLANADE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,073
Total Quantity
83.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+21.7%
ESPLANADE SURGERY prescribed 2,073 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,260 to the NHS. This is 21.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,260 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +21.7% 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.