Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
1,279
Total Quantity
39.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-24.9%

NORTH PETHERTON SURGERY prescribed 1,279 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,105 to the NHS. This is 24.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,279
Total Quantity39,144
Total NHS Cost£1,105
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average-24.9%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,279 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference-24.9% 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.