Simvastatin Prescribing at KIRKOSWALD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
936
Total Quantity
22.2K
NHS Cost
£673
vs National Avg
-45.1%

KIRKOSWALD SURGERY prescribed 936 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £673 to the NHS. This is 45.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items936
Total Quantity22,204
Total NHS Cost£673
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-45.1%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice936 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-45.1% 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.