Simvastatin Prescribing at LAWSON ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,739
Total Quantity
86.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+60.7%
LAWSON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,739 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,398 to the NHS. This is 60.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
236
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
204
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
227
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +60.7% 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.