Simvastatin Prescribing at LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,826
Total Quantity
83.9K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+65.9%

LEIGHTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,826 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,293 to the NHS. This is 65.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
235
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
273
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
228
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
242
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
200

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,826
Total Quantity83,850
Total NHS Cost£2,293
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+65.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,826 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+65.9% vs national average
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.