Simvastatin Prescribing at IXWORTH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,695
Total Quantity
103.3K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+116.9%
IXWORTH SURGERY prescribed 3,695 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,928 to the NHS. This is 116.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
287
Jun 2026
325
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
290
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
312
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
244
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
292
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 103,323 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,928 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +116.9% 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.