Simvastatin Prescribing at GREAT MASSINGHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,398
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
GREAT MASSINGHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,398 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,852 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,398 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,852 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,398 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.