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 Items | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,011 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,088 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24% 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.