Simvastatin Prescribing at GLEMSFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,832
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
GLEMSFORD SURGERY prescribed 1,832 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
152
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,832 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,293 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,832 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.