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 Items3,793
Total Quantity89,386
Total NHS Cost£3,005
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+122.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,793 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+122.6% vs national average
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.