Simvastatin Prescribing at LUNESDALE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,456
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-14.6%
LUNESDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,456 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,161 to the NHS. This is 14.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,456 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,401 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,161 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -14.6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,456 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -14.6% 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.