Simvastatin Prescribing at LANTERN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
840
Total Quantity
24.5K
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
-50.7%
LANTERN SURGERY prescribed 840 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 50.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 840 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,528 |
| Total NHS Cost | £737 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -50.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 840 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -50.7% 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.