Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,155
Total Quantity
63.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+26.5%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 2,155 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,733 to the NHS. This is 26.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
193
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
185
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,155 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,595 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,733 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +26.5% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,155 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +26.5% 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.