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 Items | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,144 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,105 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | -24.9% 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.