Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH SHORE SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
3,491
Total Quantity
89.5K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+104.9%
NORTH SHORE SURGERY prescribed 3,491 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,520 to the NHS. This is 104.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
311
Jun 2026
276
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
294
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
286
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
264
Jun 2026
260
Jun 2026
286
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,491 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,520 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.9% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,491 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +104.9% 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.