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 Items | 2,965 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 117,676 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,256 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,965 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +74% 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.