Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKGATE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
690
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-59.5%
KIRKGATE SURGERY prescribed 690 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,035 to the NHS. This is 59.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 690 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,221 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,035 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -59.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 690 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -59.5% 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.