Simvastatin Prescribing at LOCKFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,190
Total Quantity
50.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-30.2%
LOCKFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,190 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,393 to the NHS. This is 30.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,190 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,393 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -30.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,190 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -30.2% 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.