Simvastatin Prescribing at FERN HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,235
Total Quantity
115.9K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+148.5%
FERN HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,235 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,486 to the NHS. This is 148.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
395
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
397
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
379
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
340
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
293
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,235 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,909 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,486 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +148.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,235 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +148.5% 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.