Simvastatin Prescribing at MOUNTWOOD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,031
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+19.2%
MOUNTWOOD SURGERY prescribed 2,031 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,264 to the NHS. This is 19.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,031 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,804 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,264 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,031 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +19.2% 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.