Simvastatin Prescribing at FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,422
Total Quantity
88.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+100.8%
FORDINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 3,422 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,499 to the NHS. This is 100.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
270
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
291
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
271
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,422 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,246 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,499 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,422 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +100.8% 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.