Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT BARFORD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,311
Total Quantity
51.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
GREAT BARFORD SURGERY prescribed 2,311 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,499 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
195
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
215
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,311 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,499 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,311 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.