Simvastatin Prescribing at LATHOM HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,828
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+7.3%
LATHOM HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,828 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,728 to the NHS. This is 7.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,828 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,900 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,728 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,828 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.3% 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.