Simvastatin Prescribing at GREENSIDE SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,158
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£931
vs National Avg
-32%

GREENSIDE SURGERY prescribed 1,158 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £931 to the NHS. This is 32% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,158
Total Quantity33,397
Total NHS Cost£931
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-32%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,158 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-32% vs national average
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.