Simvastatin Prescribing at MINSTER SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,355
Total Quantity
72.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+38.2%
MINSTER SURGERY prescribed 2,355 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,001 to the NHS. This is 38.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
189
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
196
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
185
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,355 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,001 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +38.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,355 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +38.2% 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.