Simvastatin Prescribing at GRASMERE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,096
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+23%
GRASMERE SURGERY prescribed 2,096 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,024 to the NHS. This is 23% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,096 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,769 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,024 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,096 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +23% 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.