Simvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,458
Total Quantity
46.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-14.4%
FAMILY FRIENDLY SURGERY prescribed 1,458 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,275 to the NHS. This is 14.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,711 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,275 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.4% 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.