Simvastatin Prescribing at NEW OTTERSHAW SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
556
Total Quantity
29.5K
NHS Cost
£802
vs National Avg
-67.4%

NEW OTTERSHAW SURGERY prescribed 556 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £802 to the NHS. This is 67.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45

Prescribing Details

Total Items556
Total Quantity29,463
Total NHS Cost£802
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-67.4%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice556 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-67.4% vs national average
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.