Simvastatin Prescribing at LAPWORTH SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
667
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£526
vs National Avg
-60.9%

LAPWORTH SURGERY prescribed 667 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £526 to the NHS. This is 60.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
54

Prescribing Details

Total Items667
Total Quantity17,794
Total NHS Cost£526
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-60.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice667 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-60.9% 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.