Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,639
Total Quantity
71.9K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+54.9%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,639 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,955 to the NHS. This is 54.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
237
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
198
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,639 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,955 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,639 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +54.9% 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.