Simvastatin Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,340
Total Quantity
71.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+37.3%
MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,340 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 37.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
190
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,340 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,888 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.3% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,340 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.3% 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.