Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH LEVERTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,125
Total Quantity
20.6K
NHS Cost
£600
vs National Avg
-34%

NORTH LEVERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,125 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £600 to the NHS. This is 34% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,125
Total Quantity20,597
Total NHS Cost£600
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average-34%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,125 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-34% 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.