Simvastatin Prescribing at LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,601
Total Quantity
90.0K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+52.6%

LOCKWOOD GP SURGERY prescribed 2,601 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,513 to the NHS. This is 52.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
238
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
220
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
188

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,601
Total Quantity89,958
Total NHS Cost£2,513
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+52.6%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,601 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+52.6% 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.