Simvastatin Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,650
Total Quantity
153.9K
NHS Cost
£7.1K
vs National Avg
+114.2%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 3,650 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,127 to the NHS. This is 114.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
302
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
282
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,650 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 153,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,127 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,650 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +114.2% 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.