Simvastatin Prescribing at FRITHWOOD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
39.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-24%

FRITHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,295 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,088 to the NHS. This is 24% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
98

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,295
Total Quantity39,011
Total NHS Cost£1,088
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-24%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,295 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-24% vs national average
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.