Simvastatin Prescribing at HIGH STREET SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,303
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+35.2%
HIGH STREET SURGERY prescribed 2,303 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,578 to the NHS. This is 35.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
187
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,983 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,578 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +35.2% 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.