Simvastatin Prescribing at LONGSHORE SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,436
Total Quantity
101.6K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+101.7%
LONGSHORE SURGERIES prescribed 3,436 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,801 to the NHS. This is 101.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
313
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
332
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
233
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
269
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
318
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
259
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,436 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 101,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,801 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,436 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +101.7% 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.