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 Items | 2,826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 83,850 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,293 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +65.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +65.9% 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.