Simvastatin Prescribing at LITTLE LONDON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,902
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+11.6%

LITTLE LONDON SURGERY prescribed 1,902 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,455 to the NHS. This is 11.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,902
Total Quantity50,622
Total NHS Cost£1,455
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+11.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,902 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+11.6% vs national average
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.