Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWINGTON ROAD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,002
Total Quantity
102.4K
NHS Cost
£3.0K
vs National Avg
+76.2%
NEWINGTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 3,002 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,974 to the NHS. This is 76.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
249
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
268
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
239
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
229
Jun 2026
239
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,002 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,405 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,974 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,002 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +76.2% 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.