Simvastatin Prescribing at LEATSIDE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,043
Total Quantity
96.4K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+19.9%
LEATSIDE SURGERY prescribed 2,043 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,617 to the NHS. This is 19.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
160
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,043 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 96,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,617 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,043 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.9% 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.