Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWBOLD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,569
Total Quantity
120.8K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+50.8%
NEWBOLD SURGERY prescribed 2,569 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,264 to the NHS. This is 50.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
218
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
199
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,808 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,264 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +50.8% 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.