Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWINGTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,497
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
-12.1%
NEWINGTON SURGERY prescribed 1,497 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,025 to the NHS. This is 12.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,497 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,025 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,497 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -12.1% 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.