Simvastatin Prescribing at GARSWOOD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,884
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+10.6%

GARSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,884 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,497 to the NHS. This is 10.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
151

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,884
Total Quantity53,942
Total NHS Cost£1,497
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+10.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,884 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+10.6% 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.