Simvastatin Prescribing at GREYSTOKE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,434
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-15.8%
GREYSTOKE SURGERY prescribed 1,434 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,510 to the NHS. This is 15.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,211 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,510 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -15.8% 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.