Simvastatin Prescribing at GAINFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,467
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-13.9%
GAINFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,467 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,079 to the NHS. This is 13.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,079 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -13.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -13.9% 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.