Simvastatin Prescribing at FIRST AVENUE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)

1,137

Total Quantity

39.7K

NHS Cost

£4.5K

vs National Avg

-33.3%

FIRST AVENUE SURGERY prescribed 1,137 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,493 to the NHS. This is 33.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

109

Jun 2026

104

Jun 2026

100

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,137
Total Quantity	39,703
Total NHS Cost	£4,493
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	-33.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,137 items
National average per practice	1,704 items
Difference	-33.3% 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.