Simvastatin Prescribing at MEVAGISSEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,602
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-6%
MEVAGISSEY SURGERY prescribed 1,602 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,314 to the NHS. This is 6% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,602 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,014 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,314 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,602 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -6% 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.