Simvastatin Prescribing at NEWTOWN SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,609
Total Quantity
77.5K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+53.1%
NEWTOWN SURGERY prescribed 2,609 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 53.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
211
Jun 2026
241
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
222
Jun 2026
217
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
192
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,471 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.1% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +53.1% 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.