Simvastatin Prescribing at FLEETWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,956
Total Quantity
59.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
FLEETWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,956 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,660 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,661 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,660 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.