Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWBURN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,838
Total Quantity
39.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+7.9%
NEWBURN SURGERY prescribed 1,838 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,188 to the NHS. This is 7.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,228 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,188 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +7.9% 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.