Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT AYTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,203
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
GREAT AYTON SURGERY prescribed 2,203 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,054 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
178
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,203 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,054 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,203 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.