Simvastatin Prescribing at GRIMETHORPE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,162
Total Quantity
68.8K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
GRIMETHORPE SURGERY prescribed 3,162 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,056 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
298
Jun 2026
272
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
261
Jun 2026
241
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,162 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,760 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,056 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,162 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.