Simvastatin Prescribing at FIRS HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,095
Total Quantity
77.1K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+23%
FIRS HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,095 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,169 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,115 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,169 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23% 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.