Simvastatin Prescribing at FORGE CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
721
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-57.7%
FORGE CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 721 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,111 to the NHS. This is 57.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 721 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,111 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -57.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 721 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -57.7% 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.