Simvastatin Prescribing at LAKENHEATH SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,270
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+33.2%
LAKENHEATH SURGERY prescribed 2,270 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,804 to the NHS. This is 33.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
219
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,270 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,232 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,804 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,270 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +33.2% 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.