Simvastatin Prescribing at LEISTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,262
Total Quantity
63.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+32.8%
LEISTON SURGERY prescribed 2,262 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,803 to the NHS. This is 32.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,262 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,433 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,803 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +32.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,262 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +32.8% 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.