Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,965
Total Quantity
117.7K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+74%

HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,965 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,256 to the NHS. This is 74% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
234
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
228

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,965
Total Quantity117,676
Total NHS Cost£3,256
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+74%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,965 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+74% 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.