Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTON SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
1,111
Total Quantity
23.9K
NHS Cost
£709
vs National Avg
-34.8%
NEWTON SURGERY prescribed 1,111 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £709 to the NHS. This is 34.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,111 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,863 |
| Total NHS Cost | £709 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -34.8% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,111 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -34.8% 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.