Simvastatin Prescribing at LUDHAM AND STALHAM GREEN SURGERIES

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
4,188
Total Quantity
116.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+145.8%

LUDHAM AND STALHAM GREEN SURGERIES prescribed 4,188 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,360 to the NHS. This is 145.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
384
Jul 2026
316
Jul 2026
349
Jul 2026
363
Jul 2026
348
Jul 2026
359
Jul 2026
368
Jul 2026
344
Jul 2026
325
Jul 2026
356
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
341

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,188
Total Quantity116,936
Total NHS Cost£3,360
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+145.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,188 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+145.8% 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.