Simvastatin Prescribing at KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,872
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+68.6%
KING EDWARD ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,872 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,158 to the NHS. This is 68.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
211
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,872 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,314 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,158 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,872 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +68.6% 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.