Simvastatin Prescribing at LIME TREE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
7,003
Total Quantity
241.1K
NHS Cost
£6.9K
vs National Avg
+311%
LIME TREE SURGERY prescribed 7,003 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,880 to the NHS. This is 311% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
595
Jun 2026
630
Jun 2026
612
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
604
Jun 2026
547
Jun 2026
639
Jun 2026
553
Jun 2026
540
Jun 2026
543
Jun 2026
531
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 7,003 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 241,053 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,880 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +311% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 7,003 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +311% 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.