Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWHOLME SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,745
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
NEWHOLME SURGERY prescribed 1,745 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,567 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,745 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,524 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,567 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,745 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.