Simvastatin Prescribing at LINTHORPE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
5,186
Total Quantity
154.7K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+204.4%
LINTHORPE SURGERY prescribed 5,186 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,533 to the NHS. This is 204.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
473
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
479
Jun 2026
445
Jun 2026
444
Jun 2026
441
Jun 2026
458
Jun 2026
392
Jun 2026
454
Jun 2026
415
Jun 2026
378
Jun 2026
392
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 5,186 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 154,744 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,533 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +204.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 5,186 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +204.4% 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.