Simvastatin Prescribing at LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,167
Total Quantity
111.2K
NHS Cost
£4.0K
vs National Avg
+85.9%
LYTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,167 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,975 to the NHS. This is 85.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
289
Jun 2026
262
Jun 2026
255
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
250
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
251
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 111,155 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,975 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +85.9% 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.