Simvastatin Prescribing at MANSTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,287
Total Quantity
52.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-24.5%

MANSTON SURGERY prescribed 1,287 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,469 to the NHS. This is 24.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
72

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,287
Total Quantity52,604
Total NHS Cost£1,469
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-24.5%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,287 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-24.5% 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.