Simvastatin Prescribing at MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,831
Total Quantity
53.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
MARKET OVERTON & SOMERBY SURGERIES prescribed 1,831 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,831 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,523 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,831 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.