Simvastatin Prescribing at NORTHFIELD SURGERY
Lipid-regulating drugs | Cardiovascular System
Items (12m)
2,985
Total Quantity
91.2K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+75.2%
NORTHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 2,985 items of Simvastatin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,498 to the NHS. This is 75.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Simvastatin is classified under Lipid-regulating drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
274
Jun 2026
243
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
245
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
252
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
231
Jun 2026
228
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,985 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,498 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.2% |
Simvastatin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,985 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 1,704 items |
| Difference | +75.2% 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.