Simvastatin Prescribing at NENE VALLEY SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,853
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+8.7%
NENE VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 1,853 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,387 to the NHS. This is 8.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,853 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,387 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.7% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,853 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +8.7% 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.