Simvastatin Prescribing at LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
457
Total Quantity
14.1K
NHS Cost
£385
vs National Avg
-73.2%
LAUNCESTON CLOSE SURGERY prescribed 457 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £385 to the NHS. This is 73.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £385 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -73.2% 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.