Simvastatin Prescribing at MITCHELDEAN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,347
Total Quantity
54.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+37.7%
MITCHELDEAN SURGERY prescribed 2,347 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,622 to the NHS. This is 37.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,347 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,622 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,347 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +37.7% 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.