Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,253
Total Quantity
132.9K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+149.6%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 4,253 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,811 to the NHS. This is 149.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
380
Jun 2026
382
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
349
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
323
Jun 2026
353
Jun 2026
338
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,253 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 132,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,811 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,253 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +149.6% 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.