Simvastatin Prescribing at FOREST SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,021
Total Quantity
84.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+77.3%
FOREST SURGERY prescribed 3,021 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,377 to the NHS. This is 77.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
253
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
238
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,002 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,377 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +77.3% 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.