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 Items1,111
Total Quantity23,863
Total NHS Cost£709
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-34.8%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,111 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-34.8% vs national average
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.