Simvastatin Prescribing at LAKENHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,228
Total Quantity
83.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+30.8%
LAKENHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,228 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,309 to the NHS. This is 30.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,228 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,755 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,309 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,228 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +30.8% 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.