Simvastatin Prescribing at FERNBANK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,544
Total Quantity
109.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+49.3%
FERNBANK SURGERY prescribed 2,544 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,949 to the NHS. This is 49.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
205
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,544 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 109,404 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,949 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,544 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49.3% 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.