Simvastatin Prescribing at LOCKSWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,030
Total Quantity
107.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+19.1%
LOCKSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,030 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,923 to the NHS. This is 19.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
165
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,030 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 107,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,923 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,030 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.1% 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.