Simvastatin Prescribing at LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,041
Total Quantity
69.3K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+19.8%
LAUREL HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,041 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,928 to the NHS. This is 19.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,318 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,928 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.8% 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.