Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTH THORESBY SURGERY

Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System

Items (12m)
2,619
Total Quantity
66.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+53.7%

NORTH THORESBY SURGERY prescribed 2,619 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,878 to the NHS. This is 53.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
256
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
225
Jun 2026
221
Jun 2026
206
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
197
Jun 2026
186
Jun 2026
202

Prescribing Details

Total Items2,619
Total Quantity66,073
Total NHS Cost£1,878
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+53.7%

Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,619 items
National average per practice1,704 items
Difference+53.7% 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.