Simvastatin Prescribing at LITTLE COMMON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,573
Total Quantity
131.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+51%
LITTLE COMMON SURGERY prescribed 2,573 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,949 to the NHS. This is 51% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
246
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
224
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
197
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,573 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 131,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,949 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,573 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +51% 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.