Simvastatin Prescribing at MEADOWS SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,388
Total Quantity
67.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
-18.5%
MEADOWS SURGERY prescribed 1,388 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,870 to the NHS. This is 18.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,388 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,795 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,870 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,388 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.5% 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.