Simvastatin Prescribing at FAMILY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,793
Total Quantity
89.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+122.6%
FAMILY SURGERY prescribed 3,793 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,005 to the NHS. This is 122.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
281
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
283
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,793 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,005 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,793 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +122.6% 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.