Simvastatin Prescribing at LAUREL BANK SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,539
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+49%
LAUREL BANK SURGERY prescribed 2,539 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,038 to the NHS. This is 49% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,539 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,038 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,539 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +49% 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.