Simvastatin Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,956
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+14.8%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 1,956 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,666 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,956 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,633 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,666 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,956 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.