Simvastatin Prescribing at LONG LANE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
4,046
Total Quantity
115.5K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+137.5%
LONG LANE SURGERY prescribed 4,046 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,181 to the NHS. This is 137.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
339
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
331
Jun 2026
342
Jun 2026
322
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
351
Jun 2026
306
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
304
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 115,475 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,181 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +137.5% 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.