Simvastatin Prescribing at MORECAMBE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,383
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
-18.8%
MORECAMBE SURGERY prescribed 1,383 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,649 to the NHS. This is 18.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,383 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,881 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,649 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,383 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -18.8% 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.