Simvastatin Prescribing at ISLIP SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,047
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+20.1%
ISLIP SURGERY prescribed 2,047 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 20.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,047 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,599 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,047 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +20.1% 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.