Simvastatin Prescribing at KING STREET SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,998
Total Quantity
88.9K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+17.3%

KING STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,998 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,406 to the NHS. This is 17.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
147

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,998
Total Quantity88,858
Total NHS Cost£2,406
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+17.3%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,998 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+17.3% vs national average
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.