Simvastatin Prescribing at LIMESTONE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,078
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-36.7%
LIMESTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,078 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 36.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,172 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -36.7% 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.