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 Items | 1,884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,942 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,497 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +10.6% 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.